Description

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 come Unleash your Spirit by making an impact each and every day.

The opportunity

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with a multi-national corporation who craft sprits of the highest quality, delivering brilliant experiences to people around the world?

For over 200 years, Suntory Global Sprits have been world renowned for our iconic premium spirits including bourbons, Japanese and Scotch whiskies, and tequilas.

With a core focus on our people and culture, we at Suntory Global Sprits work together to inspire brilliance, helping our business and careers thrive. We are committed to embracing DE&I across all our locations, to build 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 are committed to protecting our resources for future generations to come.

If you want to make a difference and be a part of an organisation with ambitious growth plans to become the worlds most admired premium spirits company, we could have the opportunity for you!

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, where you will gain exposure to the world of distillation, engineering and operations, through a number of placements.

A Graduate Programme at Suntory Global Spirits will give you an excellent grounding to kick start and accelerate your career within one of the world's largest leading Consumer Goods companies.

Who we are

Founded as a family-owned business in 1899 in Osaka, Japan, Suntory Global Sprits have 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 across 32 Distilleries & Operational Sites, we have a diverse portfolio of products including premium spirits, beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages, as well as health supplements. Our products are sold in 69 countries across the globe, and we are the number one player in both Bourbon and Japanese Whisky.

Suntory Global Spirits is guided by our purpose to inspire the brilliance of life, by creating rich experiences in harmony with nature. This purpose along with our values of Growing for Good, Yatte Minahare and Giving Back to Society, drive us boldly toward our ambition, while treading lightly on the Earth.

What You Need to Apply

We are looking for an enthusiastic Honours Degree Graduate with a minimum of 2:1 Degree. You will be a highly motivated individual with a desire to learn and progress within your career. You will have strong verbal and written communication skills and be flexible, adaptable and resilient.

You love a challenge and are comfortable taking on responsibility. You will thrive on solving problems, possess strong interpersonal skills and be able to effectively collaborate with others.

What Can I Expect from a Career at Suntory Global Spirits

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, Suntory Global Spirits strive to create an inclusive workplace where divers' experiences and perspectives flourish and are delighted to be recognised as a Great Place to Work.

We offer a competitive salary which is reviewed annually and increased incrementally as you progress throughout your journey on our Graduate Programme.

We are committed to fostering a positive working environment for our employees, and actively promote health, wellbeing, and DE&I initiatives throughout the year. We offer a range of fantastic benefits linked to health, wellbeing and work-life balance including a Cycle to Work Scheme, Gym and lifestyle discounts, and two Personal Care Days per year.

You will have the opportunity to get involved in our Proof Positive Sustainability initiative and spend three days throughout the year volunteering within your local community or within a non-government establishment.

In addition, we offer a fantastic benefits package for our UK employees, which includes a Pension Scheme, Life Assurance & Critical Illness Cover, Private Medical Insurance, and a generous Brand Ambassador allowance which can be used within our staff shop on-site. You are also entitled to 35 days holiday each year including 10 public days.

The Recruitment Process

We are delighted to announce applications for our 2026 Graduate Programme are now open! Applications will be open for a 2-week period, closing at midnight on Friday 17th April 2026.

If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a three-stage interview process as follows:

• Wednesday 13th May 2026: Assessment Centre Day held at our Glasgow City Centre office.

• Week Commencing Monday 18th May: Teams competency-based interview.

• Week Commencing Monday 1st June: Formal interviews and presentation at our Springburn office.

Feeling inspired? Kick start your career with Suntory Global Spirits today!

While relocation, immigration, and/or tax compliance support are not guaranteed, we may offer assistance to successful candidates depending on factors such as role requirements in accordance with company guidelines.

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 valued and respected. Suntory Global Spirits is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant's skills and experience.