Job Description :
Job title – Electrical Engineer
Location – Menstrie, Scotland
Contract – Fixed Term Contract for 9 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.
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Recruitment Scam Warning
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Worker Type :
RegularPrimary Location:
Menstrie BondAdditional Locations :
Job Posting Start Date :
2026-10-29Skills Required
- HNC in Engineering or equivalent experience
- Time-served engineering background
- Hands-on maintenance experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication skills at all levels
- Organizational and prioritization skills with strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Knowledge of reliability and maintenance techniques
- Experience with data analysis, Microsoft Office, and SAP or similar business systems
- Flexibility to provide 24-hour breakdown cover on a predetermined rota
- Full UK driving licence where required to operate company vehicles
- Experience in engineering, production, or service environments
- Technical or management experience
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes
- Relevant qualifications in specific engineering techniques
Diageo Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Diageo and has not been reviewed or approved by Diageo.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive and often described as top-tier, particularly in manufacturing and salaried roles, with many indicating they feel fairly compensated. Compensation is frequently cited as a strong reason to join and stay despite pressures in some parts of the business.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is widely recognized as a flagship offering, equalized across parents and inclusive of adoption and surrogacy, with benefits and bonuses maintained during leave. This family-friendly approach is highlighted as industry-leading and a standout element of the package.
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Retirement Support — Pension schemes are described as generous, with notable employer contributions enhancing long‑term financial security. In key markets such as the UK and U.S., offerings like pensions and 401(k) plans are presented as core components of total rewards.
Diageo Insights
What We Do
Diageo's official LinkedIn account. We're a global leader in premium drinks, across spirits and beer, a business built on the principles and foundations laid by the giants of the industry. With over 200 brands sold in 180 countries, our portfolio has remarkable breadth. From centuries-old names to exciting new entrants, and global giants to local legends, we're building the very best brands out there, and with over 30,000 talented people based in over 135 countries, we're a truly global company. With such diversity, we're able to truly represent our broad consumer base and think differently about the future. To maintain our position as leaders in the alcoholic beverage market, we always invest in the future and are mindful of the impact we have. Because just like the legends of our past, we're here to raise the bar – for people as well as the planet
