Job Description :
About us
From Arthur Guinness to Johnnie Walker, our business was founded on people of outstanding character, and in 250 years, nothing has changed! We’re the world’s leading premium alcohol company. Our brands are industry icons. And our success is thanks to the strength of our people, in every role. It’s why we trust them with our legacy. And it’s why we reward them with the career-defining opportunities that they deserve.
Our ambition is to build the best performing, most trusted and respected Consumer Products Company in the world. To achieve these, we need the world’s very best people.
Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.
Diageo Canada seeks to be the first-choice drinks' business in Canada. Diageo Canada has also been recognized as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada for several consecutive years! Thus, our dedication to celebrating successes, openness and integrity.
Diageo's purpose is to celebrate life every day, everywhere! We look for opportunities to enable this through our reward offering, incentives, career development opportunities, health benefits and compensation. Join our team and celebrate with us.
About you
You are passionate about machine repairs, preventative maintenance, predictive maintenance, problem diagnosis and you have a technical understanding of machinery. You enjoy participating in reliability initiatives, opening & closing work orders, training other colleagues. Because you care, you enjoy providing feedback on machinery performance and learn constantly about new methods.
You will need:
An Inter-Provincial Journeyman’s certificate in the Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) trade, and current registration with the Manitoba Department of Labour are required.
Working out of General Maintenance and reporting to the Team Leader and Planner, or his designate, the Maintenance Mechanic will have the following:
- Proven mechanical aptitude and ability to perform the maintenance activities required of the position.
- Innovative, dependable, safety orientated with a proven attendance record.
- Capable of effectively performing requirements of the job with a minimum amount of supervision and capable of working alone when necessary or required.
- Experience in all aspects of the Industrial Mechanic’s trade will be an asset.
- Excellent troubleshooting skills and a proven ability to conduct emergency repairs in plant operational areas.
- Demonstrated computer skills will be considered an asset.
As a member of the maintenance team, you will ensure that all mechanical assets are maintained to a high standard. Plant breakdowns will be repaired in a timely manner.
The general responsibilities of the function are:
- Carry out a wide range of mechanical engineering tasks including planned maintenance of assets, repairs to assets, installations, and plant improvements.
- Working to comply with Risk Management Standards e.g. H&S, Statutory regulations. Fully comply with all legal and statutory requirements.
- Working on a non-continuous shift pattern with flexibility to cover out of hours breakdown.
- Ensure the day to day running of all mechanical assets.
- Update records using the computerized maintenance system.
- Willingness to upgrade certain skills. Especially if required by the job to learn Distillery processes and equipment.
- Level of fitness that will enable you to perform the functions of the trade
- To own your responsibility to report safety challenges and/or quality problems to management
Diversity Statement
Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to Diageo’s purpose of “celebrating life every day everywhere”. This purpose is, in itself, inclusive in nature, as it values everybody irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity.
We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow and our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the outstanding contribution each person brings.
Worker Type :
RegularPrimary Location:
Gimli PlantAdditional Locations :
Job Posting Start Date :
2026-01-15Skills Required
- Inter-Provincial Journeyman's certificate in the Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) trade
- Current registration with the Manitoba Department of Labour
- Proven mechanical aptitude
- Effective troubleshooting skills
- Excellent attendance record
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
