Job Description :
Process EngineerMoray House - Elgin
Permanent
Closing Date: Midnight 28th SeptemberJoin our Supply Chain and Manufacturing teams!
Supply Chain & Manufacturing is where our brands are made, moved and delivered to the world.
With over half of our people working across more than 100 sites, this is a complex, large-scale operation that brings together production, logistics, engineering and supplier partnerships.
It’s fast-paced and hands-on, with teams working together to ensure quality, efficiency and sustainability at every stage. From sourcing ingredients to getting products into customers’ hands, you’ll play a role in delivering the brands people know and love.
About the RoleAs a Process Engineer, you'll help shape the future performance of our Malt Distilling operations. Working within a collaborative technical team, you'll use data, insight, and innovation to drive efficiency, sustainability, and operational excellence across our network of 30 distilleries and 4 maltings. Partnering closely with operational and technical teams, you'll lead improvement initiatives, overcome difficult obstacles, and help unlock breakthrough performance.
Key ResponsibilitiesDrive safety, operational, energy, and environmental improvements across Malt Distilling
Lead and support continuous improvement and transformational projects.
Use data and technical expertise to find opportunities and solve complex challenges.
Champion structured problem-solving and root cause analysis to improve performance.
Coach and develop stakeholders, building technical capability and a growth mindset.
Encourage ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement across teams.
Identify and lead multi-functional problem-solving activities for systemic issues.
Benchmark internally and externally to uncover new ideas and technical insights.
Build strong partnerships across Operations, Engineering, Technical, Procurement, and Risk & Governance.
Role model high standards and a relentless focus on performance excellence.
Play a key role in leading and contributing to process risk assessments, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations across our production processes
You're a passionate and driven Process Engineer who combines technical expertise with a collaborative, people-focused approach. Energised by continuous improvement, you thrive on solving complex challenges, building strong partnerships and delivering impactful results. You'll play a key role in shaping the future of malt distilling, inspiring teams and driving operational excellence.
Key Skills, Experience & QualificationsMaster's Degree (or equivalent) in Chemical Engineering.
Experience leading and delivering projects within operational or multi-functional teams.
Strong collaborator engagement, communication and partnership-building skills.
Experience using statistical analysis tools to drive data-led decision making.
Proven ability to coach and influence others to improve quality, efficiency and performance.
Passion for continuous improvement and developing both people and processes.
Lean and/or Six Sigma experience or qualification is advantageous.
Full clean driving licence with at least one year's driving experience.
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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Worker Type :
RegularPrimary Location:
Moray HouseAdditional Locations :
Job Posting Start Date :
2026-09-07Skills Required
- Master’s degree or equivalent in Chemical Engineering
- Experience leading and delivering projects within operational or multifunctional teams
- Strong collaboration, communication, and partnership-building skills
- Experience using statistical analysis tools for data-led decision-making
- Ability to coach and influence others to improve quality, efficiency, and performance
- Passion for continuous improvement and developing people and processes
- Lean and/or Six Sigma experience or qualification
- Full clean driving licence with at least one year of driving experience
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
