Diageo
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DismissDiageo is a drinks producer. They specialise in spirits and beers.
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What’s the average pay for an operator at Diageo?
The average pay for an operator at Diageo is between £17.07 and £30.58 per hour.
The top paying employers for machine operators are Diageo, Ds Smith and Bakkavor.
Last updated 30 January 2026
What is the Real Living Wage?
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
| Location | Real Living Wage |
|---|---|
| London | £13.85 |
| Rest of the UK | £12.60 |
What is the legal minimum wage?
The minimum wage is the legal minimum you must be paid per hour.
| Age group | Legal minimum wage |
|---|---|
| 21 or older | £12.21 |
| 18-20 | £10.00 |
| Under 18 | £7.55 |
| Apprentices | £7.55 |
Who pays machine operators the most?
Jobs at Diageo
What are machine operators saying about pay at Diageo?
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Best thing
Meeting new people everyday - generally a positive working environment
Worst thing
Very repetitive for the role I do and the pay can feel poor, based on the specialist knowledge required of the whisky industry.
Retail assistant at Diageo, May 2024
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Best thing
Some work colleagues and the pay
Worst thing
Work colleagues and mangers showing no interest in their workers
Warehouse operative at Diageo, June 2023
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Best thing
Pay and shifts
Worst thing
Temporary and lack of communication
Engineer at Diageo, June 2020