At Suntory Global Spirits, we craft spirits of the highest quality and deliver brilliant experiences to people around the world. Suntory Global Spirits has evolved into the world’s third largest leading premium spirits company, where each employee is treated like family and trusted with legacy. With our greatest assets – our premium spirits and our people – we’re driving growth through impactful marketing, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Suntory Global Spirits is a place where you can unleash your spirit by making an impact every and every day.
The opportunity
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with a multi-national corporation that crafts spirits of the highest quality, delivering brilliant experiences to people around the world? For over 200 years, Suntory Global Spirits has been world‑renowned for iconic premium spirits including bourbons, Japanese and Scotch whiskies, and tequilas. With a core focus on our people and culture, we work together to inspire brilliance, helping our business and careers thrive. We are committed to embracing DE&I across all our locations, building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our local communities. All we do is inspired by the wonders of nature, and through our Proof Positive corporate sustainability initiative we protect our resources for future generations.
Based within our Springburn site in Glasgow, our Graduate Programme will take place over a three‑year period. You will work within a number of areas of the business, gaining exposure to the world of distillation, engineering and operations through a range of placements.
Who We Are
Founded as a family‑owned business in 1899 in Osaka, Japan, Suntory Global Spirits has been crafting the highest quality premium spirits for over 200 years. We are proud custodians and brand builders and have grown to become a multi‑national corporation throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia and Oceania. With over 6,000 employees spanning 32 distilleries and operational sites, we offer a diverse portfolio of products including premium spirits, beer and wine, non‑alcoholic beverages, and health supplements, sold in 69 countries across the globe. We are the number one player in both bourbon and Japanese whisky. Guided by our purpose to inspire the brilliance of life, we create rich experiences in harmony with nature and live our values of Growing for Good, Yatte Minahare and Giving Back to Society.
What You Need to Apply
We are looking for an enthusiastic Honours Degree graduate with a minimum 2:1. You will be highly motivated, eager to learn and progress within your career, possessing strong verbal and written communication skills and being flexible, adaptable and resilient. A love of challenge, comfort with responsibility, the ability to solve problems, strong interpersonal skills and effective collaboration with others are also required.
What You Can Expect from a Career at Suntory Global Spirits
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where diverse experiences and perspectives flourish. We offer a competitive salary reviewed annually, progressive increases throughout the Graduate Programme, and a suite of benefits focused on health, wellbeing and work‑life balance, including a cycle‑to‑work scheme, gym and lifestyle discounts, two personal care days per year, a pension scheme, life assurance & critical illness cover, private medical insurance and a generous brand ambassador allowance. You are also entitled to 35 days holiday per year, including 10 public days.
In addition, you will have the opportunity to get involved in our Proof Positive Sustainability initiative and spend three days per year volunteering in your local community or a non‑government establishment.
At Suntory Global Spirits, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valuable and respected. Suntory Global Spirits is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status and all other characteristics protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant’s skills and experience.
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