Mechanical Engineer
Job Role: Mechanical Production Engineer
Location: Leven, Scotland
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 11th January 2026
Monday - Friday Core Hours
About the Function
Our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team are problem-solvers, sourcing, producing, and delivering our much-loved brands to delight customers around the globe. Over half of Diageo's 30,000+ people work in Supply Chain and Manufacturing. It's an intricate and sophisticated operation that's the product of logistical, manufacturing, and technical collaborations.
Our teams in 100 sites in over 30 countries cover production facilities, supplier relationships, customer collaborations and third-party agreements. We're committed to realising our 'Society 2030: Spirit of Progress' goals, to protect the environment and support our farmers and suppliers. Whatever your skills and experience, we'll help you to thrive in our inclusive culture.
About the Role
This Mechanical Engineer role at Diageo is an exciting opportunity and the successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, repair and continuous improvement of mechanical assets across the site.
The role holder will ensure the efficient and effective delivery of maintenance activities, problem-solving and asset availability while working closely with Operations, CAPEX teams, Maintenance Planners and craft groups to maximise equipment performance.
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Key responsibilities include using the SAP-PM system to raise, update and record maintenance tasks in line with weekly asset care plans; supporting compliance with plant KPIs and wider business targets; responding rapidly to breakdowns to diagnose and resolve issues; and ensuring all spare parts usage and stock movements are captured accurately.
The Mechanical Engineer will support engineering workstreams focused on improving reliability, efficiency and cost performance, attend and represent Asset Care at critical tier meetings, and contribute to Manufacturing Excellence (TRACC) activities.
They will also support continuous improvement initiatives, ensure compliance with regulatory maintenance standards, train colleagues where required and uphold the highest standards of Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality performance.
About You
The ideal candidate will be a time-served mechanical engineer with strong technical capability, excellent analytical skills and experience working in a fast-paced maintenance or manufacturing environment.
They will hold an HNC-level engineering qualification (or equivalent experience) and demonstrate a strong understanding of reliability maintenance techniques, data analysis and the use of systems such as SAP, Excel and other business applications.
They will bring exceptional organisational skills, meticulous attention to detail and the ability to prioritise their own workload while supporting others. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as the role requires regular engagement with Operations, Maintenance Planning and cross-functional teams to ensure robust planned maintenance, contribute to root cause problem solving and support continuous improvement.
Self-driven, collaborative and committed to developing their own capability, the successful applicant will play a key role in driving plant uptime, asset reliability and cost competitiveness across the site.
Working with us
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.
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- Pension
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Woman founded/led
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