Mechanical Production Engineer

Mechanical Production Engineer

Leven, Fife

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Closing 17th April

Mechanical Production Engineer- £53,152.80 (including shift allowance) + competitive benefits package with pension, shares scheme and bonus

About us

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. From global icons like Johnnie Walker, Guinness and Tanqueray to Smirnoff and Don Julio, we create brands consumers love. Bring your passion and use your curiosity as you explore, collaborate and innovate. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you'll test new ideas, learn and grow, and unlock a brighter, more exciting future.

Join our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team.

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 role sits at the heart of Diageo's vibrant Leven packaging site, one of our most dynamic global hubs. Here, we package an incredible portfolio of Scotch malt whiskies, white spirits, and ready-to-drink favourites that reach over 170 countries. Leven is not just a key manufacturing site within the Scotch supply category, it's a place where innovation, collaboration, and worldclass craftsmanship come to life every day.

Serving as a Production Engineer focused on mechanical systems, you'll be a driving force behind the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of our mechanical assets. Your expertise will keep our lines running smoothly, your curiosity will spark meaningful improvements, and your influence will help shape a more resilient and efficient future for the site.

What you'll be leading and contributing to:

• Collaborating across teams: Partner with operations, CAPEX, and other maintenance groups to elevate performance, unlock improvements, and champion multi-functional success.

• Delivering flawless maintenance: Collaborate with operational teams to plan and review mandatory and requested maintenance tasks. Complete these activities with minimal disruption and ensure parts are available.

• Enhancing asset performance: Create, implement, and refine maintenance programs that help our equipment run at its very best, empowering teams and optimising utilization.

• Responding with confidence: Jump into action when plant issues arise, tackling breakdowns with a calm, solutionsfocused attitude to minimise downtime and keep momentum on track.

• Sharing insights: Use SAP to report maintenance outcomes and contribute to the sharing of guidelines, helping to strengthen knowledge and capability across the site.

• Championing safety and quality: Uphold the highest standards of health, safety, and quality, leading by example and ensuring every action reflects our values and our commitment to excellence.

• Relevant qualifications with clear, proven knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and environmental risk principles

• Experience within a production or FMCG environment (preferred though not mandatory)

• A collaborative team player who can also make confident, effective decisions

• Someone who enjoys solving problems and thrives in dynamic environments

• A natural innovator who brings forward new ideas, champions improvements, and is motivated by making a meaningful difference to manufacturing excellence

• Fabrication and welding

• Machining experience

• IOSH or similar safety qualifications

• Packaging or bottling hall background