Job title – Electrical Engineer
Location – Menstrie, Scotland
Contract – Fixed Term Contract for 12 months
Closing Date – 12 November 2026

The shift timings are a weekly rotation across a 3 shift pattern of nightshift (22:00 - 06:00), early shift (06:00 - 14:00) and backshift (14:00 - 22:00). The operations run 5 days per week from Sunday night shift through to Friday backshift

About us 

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world’s most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray, Smirnoff and Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life’s moments — from everyday connections to landmark celebrations.  

Bring your talent, curiosity and ambition, and strive for your personal best alongside people who challenge, support and learn from each other. Together, as one outstanding team, we keep learning, improving and raising the bar for our brands, our business and each other.  

Join us and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more 

About the role      

As an Electrical Engineer, you’ll be primarily responsible for carrying out routine maintenance tasks, ensuring the delivery of efficient and effective maintenance & repair.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality standards, following operating procedures and reporting hazards, incidents and risks appropriately.
• Ensure electrical maintenance activities align with relevant regulatory requirements and site standards.
• Work closely with Operations, Maintenance Planners and Craft teams to deliver planned and reactive electrical maintenance, ensuring spare parts availability and minimal disruption to production.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, diagnose electrical faults, carry out repairs and investigate root causes to minimise downtime.
• Accurately record maintenance activities and outcomes in SAP Maintenance Management System (MMS), sharing findings and procedures.
• Implement standard methodologies and efficient maintenance procedures, collaborating with key contributors to improve operational performance.
• Attend and lead critical site Tier meetings, representing Asset Care and contributing to performance evaluations.
• Provide feedback on electrical engineering improvement initiatives and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to deliver continuous improvement.
• Work with Operations to improve equipment reliability, plant uptime and cost competitiveness.
• Complete role-specific training in line with Diageo's training requirements and continuously develop technical skills to support team and business objectives.

What you’ll bring

• HNC in Engineering or equivalent experience, with a time-served engineering background and hands-on maintenance experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive improvements, communicate effectively at all levels and demonstrate a positive attitude and professional conduct.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Knowledge of reliability and maintenance techniques, with experience in data analysis, Microsoft Office applications and business systems such as SAP.
• Flexibility to provide 24-hour breakdown cover on a predetermined rota where required, and a full UK driving licence where needed to operate company vehicles.
• Desirable: Experience in engineering, production or service environments, with technical and/or management experience, knowledge of manufacturing processes, and relevant qualifications in specific engineering techniques.   

Working with Us  

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.  

We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package.

Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. And it’s our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible.  

We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives — challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team.  

Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.  

Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity.  

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application.  

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