Compliance Engineer

Compliance Engineer

Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland

Full-time, Permanent Contract

Closing Date: 11th September

Do you enjoy influencing teams, driving high standards, and working in a fast-paced environment?

At Diageo, we're looking for a Compliance Engineer to help us embed a culture of safety and compliance across our packaging operations. You'll play a key role in ensuring our sites operate to the highest standards-protecting our people, our business, and our reputation.

As a Compliance Engineer, you'll work closely with Site Management, Maintenance, Risk & Governance, and our Global Engineering team to ensure all activities align with legislation and Diageo standards. This role is both consultative (influencing and advising stakeholders) and authoritative (ensuring compliance is delivered and sustained).

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring adherence to Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards.
• Managing compliance databases (GRMS, SFIP's, PUWER, LOLER, PSSR, Fixed Electrical Inspections).
• Overseeing statutory inspections, isolations, risk assessments, method statements, and Permit to Work systems.
• Driving compliance through SAP and other systems (EQMS, Enablon, SharePoint).
• Preparing and presenting compliance metrics and leading bi-weekly governance meetings.
• Supporting technical teams in audits, management of change, and maintenance reviews.
• Acting as a Safety Ambassador, championing zero harm and continuous improvement.

• An HNC/HND in Mechatronics (electrical bias) or equivalent engineering experience.
• Knowledge of core mechanical processes, with the ability to read electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and P&ID drawings.
• Experience in Health & Safety compliance (NEBOSH, IOSH, PUWER, COMPEX, machinery safety advantageous).
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience with SAP or similar systems.
• Hands-on maintenance/engineering experience and a strong understanding of legislative requirements.
• Compliance certification or prior experience in a compliance management role is a plus.