Role Dimensions
Here at Diageo we take the quality of our Beer very seriously, we are globally renowned for making quality liquids and ensuring each pint is poured with perfection every time. The role of the Apprentice Quality Executive is to develop their skills and technical capability to be able to deliver our beer and draught product quality agenda across the given territory including targets for Quality upgrades and interventions. With developing skills across both technical and influencing, you will undertake a range of hands-on activities such as beer tap installations / fault finding /sales executions and work to the highest standards set out in each call.
The primary responsibility is to install the optimum range of dispense solutions in every account ensuring Great Looking Great Tasting (GLGT) Beer in every call. The Apprentice Quality Executive will receive a clear onboarding plan that will result in personal growth and capability across the full learning year. The environment will allow blended learning with college attendance and practical experience in trade.
Top Accountabilities
Develop technical beer dispense skills leaving both the cellar and the bar to the correct standard expected in every call with the ability to audit your own work vs the standard laid out
Develop your presentation, influencing and closing skills
Understand what it takes to deliver Great Looking, Great Tasting Beer across the On Trade in various Cellar and Bar equipment environments
Ask lots of question and be as inquisitive as possible leaning on your team to aid your knowledge growth and development
The ability to flex your personal style to influence different customers and individuals both internally and externally
Demonstrate your passion for a brilliant consumer outcome across the On trade in every call you complete. This could range from simple service work through to major National event installations
Your enthusiasm shines and acts as a positive force to others within the team you operate and wider Diageo business
Work methodically with hand and power tools making sure all Diageo health and safety policies and way of working processes are upheld
Drive relationships cross functionally in your team with Sales and Key Account Management roles
Flex priorities with customers based on monthly briefing sessions and prioritise ‘Bursts’ of activity versus defined targets
Work effectively across all administration areas and real attention to detail on planning and scheduling work, equipment ordering and returns and the registration of assets in each call
Training:Apprenticeship offering from Wolverhampton Collage
Through the apprenticeship you will gain Level 3 Drinks Dispense Technician. Please see the full apprenticeship offering in the below link:
https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0752-v1-3Training Outcome:
There may be the opportunity of a full time role upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship
Employer Description:Diageo was created in 1997 but its business is built on the principles and foundations laid years before by giants of the industry – Arthur Guinness, John Walker, Elizabeth Cumming and many more. Today, Diageo is a world class leader in beverage alcohol, producing an outstanding collection of over 200 brands and owning the top two largest spirit brands in the world, Johnnie Walker and Smirnoff and 20 of the world’s top 100 spirit brands. Its portfolio also includes Crown Royal, J&B, Buchanan’s and Windsor Whiskies, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness.
Diageo has built a strong platform for growth – through investment in its own brands, and by acquisition to broaden the geographical footprint and category depth and range.
The company’s strong local business units are well positioned to win in increasingly competitive and fast-paced environments. Diageo’s portfolio is well-diversified across price-tiers, enabling it to participate where consumer opportunity is greatest, and to capture shifts in consumer preference.
Diageo's culture is built and maintained by the five values that underpin its business and guide how Diageo works. At Diageo, employees are passionate about its customers and consumers and want to be the best. They give each other the freedom to succeed and value each other. Employees work hard so they can be proud of what they do and how they do it. While Diageo moves at pace, constantly evolving and improving, its values remain consistent. Diageo wants employees to live these values every day, everywhere so that Diageo can be proud of what they do and be the best that they can be.Working Hours :Monday to Friday
9:00am- 5:00pmSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Keep up to date with all emails and file appropriately
Take part in commercial meetings
Take part in Labour rate review meetings
Take part in any other meetings that are requested or required by HRS staff or clients
Build technical knowledge to help in specifications.
Assist materials purchasing including yearly product rate tender's reviews and comparisons
Keep Tender List up to date
Take offs for some simple tenders
Help QS’s submit tenders that are allocated and submit on time – follow the whole process for submission and recording included working out appropriate rates
Assist QS’s to chase down submitted tenders and record actions on Tender tracker
Assist QS’s to carry out any negotiations necessary
Attend pre-start or pre-award meetings with clients (along with a CM/production rep)
Notify suppliers of warranty requirements
Assist QS’s to follow job set up process inc build packs and hand over to CM’s
Assist QS’s to ensure contract docs are issued, correct and appropriate - sign and return if needed - store electronically within file structure
Assist QS’s to value variations and general progress of works keeping JNC and build packs up to date
Attend site where required to measure progress or value variations
Assist CM’s to resolve any technical issues and help to liaise with suppliers if needed
Assist QS’s to submit Valuations and keep cash flow and application tracker up to date
Assist QS’s to follow client specific requirements for applications and invoices
Assist QS’s to chase payments and follow formatting process on cash flow
Escalate non-payments within internal hierarchy and raise awareness of issues with QS’s to agree suitable strategy
Help to ensure HFS abide by the requirements of client contract terms and conditions
Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks
Help to produce and supply O&M’s for completed projects and collate warranty documents
Apply and chase for retentions
Assist QS’s to track and apply for price rises when appropriate
Assist QS’s to do the WIP reporting on a quarterly basis
Follow the subcontractor payment process for allocated subcontractors
Help accounts with materials invoices price checking and requesting credits if needed - chasing responses
Help accounts with supplier rebate claims and invoicing
Training:Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Level 4.Training Outcome:Following completion of this apprenticeship you may want to continue to gain a degree level qualification or become chartered with the CIOB or RICS. As a qualified Quantity Surveyor there will be plenty of opportunity for growth at Harbour and more generally in the Construction Industry.Employer Description:Harbour Facade Systems Ltd is a specialist subcontractor located in Gloucester and working all over the Southwest of England and South Wales. We specialise in render, external wall insulation and cladding from all the leading specialist suppliers. We partner national housebuilders and construction companies of all sizes. Our mission is to deliver high-quality projects with a focus on long-term relationships and customer satisfaction.
What We Offer• Strong order book from a diverse portfolio of clients and sectors – meaning a wide scope of experiences from which to learn.
• Continued company growth in line with our strategic vision – giving you plenty of opportunity for personal growth and development.
• We are a close team who enjoy a professional but relaxed working environment – allowing you to learn whilst supported by friendly colleagues.
• Competitive salary.
• Day release for Study.
• We can help you to choose and enrol on a suitable apprenticeship course (Higher – Level 4 or higher) and continued further education once that is complete.Working Hours :Generally, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm, with an hour for lunch. We are flexible with working hours though if you need something different.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...