Electrical Maintenance Lead

Electrical Maintenance Lead

Location: Leven

Full-time, Permanent Position

38 Hours Onsite (Mon-Fri)

End date to Apply: 10th March

Are you an engineer committed to high standards who adds value within a well-structured team environment?

Purpose of the Role:

We are looking for an expert Electrical Maintenance Lead to join our Engineering team at Leven. This hands-on role is key to ensuring our equipment runs safely, reliably, and efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Reporting to the Site Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality planned preventative maintenance and supporting operational performance.

Additionally, you will manage the safe execution of projects and improvements through adherence to Safe Systems of Work (SSOW), Permit to Work (PTW) processes, and the coordination of external contractors when required.

Top Accountabilities:

• At all times adhere to Diageo health and safety, environmental and food safety standards, and work to all applicable legislative procedures. Responsible for Safe Systems of work.
• Supports delivery of Electrical Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) to agreed schedules and standards. Coaches wider team to drive continuous improvement in electrical maintenance planning and execution.
• Working collaboratively with craft and operators to support autonomous maintenance and improve equipment performance.
• Support capital work, including installation, commissioning and testing within area as required. Responsible for feeding into equipment design assessment processes, and early equipment management.
• Uses data to identify poor performing assets and review Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) activity to preserve good operation of our plant, machines and processes.

You'll be successful in this role if you:

• Have completed a recognised apprenticeship and/or hold an HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering
• Have experience working as a maintenance engineer in FMCG, manufacturing, or a similar fast-paced environment
• Have strong electrical fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Understand preventative maintenance and the importance of asset care
• Are comfortable using computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Work well both independently and as part of a team
• Take safety seriously. Have knowledge about risk standards (Quality, Health & Safety, and Environment), as well as safety and hygiene compliance procedures
• Are reliable, organised, and able to respond positively to operational demands
• Have a good understanding of process and packaging automation within a manufacturing environment, including functional safety systems

Rewards & Benefits Statement

We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including an annual bonus, product allowance, and the invaluable benefit of 6 months of paid family leave.

Prioritise your well-being with private medical insurance and share options, securing your financial future. Immerse yourself in our unique location, infused with heritage and iconic brands. Bid farewell to parking hassles with complimentary on-site parking and relish our well-maintained facilities.

Diversity Statement

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.

We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you'll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You'll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.

Feel encouraged? Then this may be the opportunity for you.

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Client-provided location(s): Saint Andrews, United Kingdom

Job ID: Diageo-JR1122370

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-02-24T23:53:15