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BONUS SCHEME | PENSION ENHANCEMENTS UP TO 10% | 4-WEEK SABBATICAL EVERY 5 YEARS | STAFF DISCOUNT | EXTRA HOLIDAY DAY EACH YEAR | ADDITIONAL PAY FOR EACH BEER EXAM PASSED We love great craft beer. We want everyone to be as passionate about it as we are – and our central team are vital in this mission. Every single person in our team can shape our future for the better, whether that’s for our people, planet or our incredible beer. Because we expect great things from you, we give great things back. BONUS SCHEME | Via BrewDog bonus scheme, our amazing crew members get rewarded when we succeed as a business. We wouldn’t be able to do it without you so it’s only right we share the success together. PENSION ENHANCEMENT | We increase our contributions to your pension up to 10% of your salary so together we can properly invest in your future. And, since the statutory amount all businesses pay is 3%, our decision to pay above that shows we’re taking your future seriously. 4-WEEK SABBATICAL | After every 5 years here you will receive an additional 4 weeks off to spend doing whatever you want. STAFF DISCOUNT | 50% off BrewDog Beers/Ciders, Wonderland Cocktails, BrewDog Merchandise, and Soft Drinks, plus 25% off all other menu items in our BrewDog Bars. Crew also get discount on takeaway beer – perfect for taking the bar home. ADDITIONAL HOLIDAY DAYS | For every full year completed up to your 5th year with us we add on one additional day’s leave above and beyond your initial entitlement. You therefore get an extra full week off at 5 years every single year onward to rest up. BEER TRAINING | We love beer and we want you to love beer too, so we’ll support you through the internationally-recognised Cicerone qualifications, so you can love it almost as much as we do. We’ll also pay you more for each level you pass. AND A LOT MORE | Okay, deep breath… enhanced sick pay, healthcare, life assurance, high street retail discounts, employee assistance programmes, enhanced family friendly policies around maternity and paternity leave, pawternity leave, DE+I and crew forum groups and an allowance to quality check some beers each month! We’re focused on making sure that we, and future generations, have a planet to brew great beer on. Our industry leading techniques help us create and deliver unique beer whilst doing our bit (and others’) for the environment.
About The Role
Job Purpose
The Compliance & Reliability Engineer ensures the reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement of production equipment within the Brewing department and wider facilities infrastructure across the Brewdog sites in Ellon. This position is responsible for developing and implementing robust maintenance strategies, optimising asset performance, and ensuring compliance with statutory and quality regulations
The role focuses on driving proactive maintenance practices, overhauls, analysing failure modes and implementing value-added maintenance routines to meet legislation, HSEQ policies, minimize downtime and enhance operational efficiency. Key Result Area / Principal Duties & Responsibilities
1. Compliance with Legislation & HSEQ: Ensure all maintenance activities meet relevant legislation including but not limited to ATEX, DSEAR, PUWER, LOLER, PSSR, other aligned regulation, industry standards and site HSEQ policies. Ensure completion of risk assessments, implementation of safety measures, and support audits to maintain safety, quality, and legal compliance
2. Ensure all reliability initiatives and maintenance practices adhere to relevant food safety regulations and internal quality standards. Develop and implement reliability strategies that minimize the risk of contamination (physical, chemical, biological) including the appropriate use of tools, food-grade lubricants, product contact materials, and components in all maintenance and improvement projects.
3. Failure Analysis - Lead or participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations for recurring equipment failures. Conduct analysis for new and existing equipment, identifying failure modes and implementing strategies to prevent or minimise their impact when they occur. Utilise data analysis and engineering principles to diagnose complex issues. Analyse maintenance reports, spare parts usage, performance data to optimise routines that improve efficiency, reduce downtime and cost
4. Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive reliability improvement programs focused on maximizing OEE and throughput. Design and execute reliability tests to evaluate performance and predict component lifespan under typical operating conditions. Optimize preventive maintenance (PM) schedules to align with production cycles, minimising disruption whilst ensuring compliance. Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to integrate reliability best practices into daily operations and new equipment designs, considering hygienic design principles from the outset.
5. Overhauls: Monitor equipment performance to ensure overhauls are carried out at optimum frequencies to obtain minimal production disruption and cost.
6. Maintenance Optimisation: Analyse maintenance reports, spare parts usage, performance data to optimise the strategy and routines to improve efficiency, reduce downtime and cost.
7. Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives to enhance production efficiency across your nominated processes, which can include implementation of Lean Manufacturing and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) practices.
8. Technical Support & Training: Provide technical guidance and assist in identifying training for maintenance staff.
9. Stand in for Engineering & Maintenance Manager if required.
Key Relationships - Internal & External HSE Team, Production Team’s, Finance Team’s, People Team, Distillery Operations Team and 3rd Parties Health & Safety
10. Ensure that Health and Safety guidelines and fire regulations are strictly adhered to at all times
11. Comply with safe working practices as defined by BrewDog
12. Complete online or face to face training as and when required
13. Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by acts or omissions at work
14. Report any accidents, incidents or near misses as soon as reasonably practicable.
General
15. Be aware of and adhere to BrewDog policies and the Workplace Code at all times
16. Take part in crew reviews throughout the year
17. Cooperate with other BrewDog departments to achieve a great experience for our customers, applicants, colleagues, and contractors
18. Attend training courses and complete online
training modules as required to meet the
requirements of the role
19. Take responsibility for own personal development, seeking out opportunities to learn new skills
20. Undertake any other duties as requested which are reasonably deemed to be within the scope of the role or necessary for the smooth running of the business
21. Apply the BrewDog charter and behaviours to every aspect of the role at all times
22. Protect and enhance the interests and reputation of BrewDog internally and externally
About You
QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIFIC TRAINING
23. SVQ Level 3 in Engineering or equivalent qualification
24. Professional certifications in maintenance management, health and safety, or food safety (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH) are advantageous.
25. Relevant certifications in electrical, mechanical, or automation disciplines would be beneficial.
EXPERIENCE
26. Proven experience in maintenance engineering, preferably within the food and beverage or FMCG industry.
27. Experience in developing and implementing Predictive and Preventive Maintenance (PPM) strategies.
28. Hands-on experience in planning and executing equipment overhauls and major repairs.
29. Experience in Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for equipment failures.
30. Proven track record in applying Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Lean Manufacturing principles to improve maintenance operations.
31. Familiarity with managing spare parts inventory and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
32. Experience of delivering practical and pragmatic compliance to legal frameworks within a regulated manufacturing industry
KNOWLEDGE
33. Strong understanding of compliance requirements within manufacturing industries, and maintenance methodologies which may include Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM), etc.
34. Knowledge of HSEQ policies and regulations.
35. Sound understanding of industrial equipment failure modes and associated risk management strategies.
36. Familiarity with automation and control systems used in manufacturing and food processing.
37. Knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to equipment reliability and performance optimisation.
SKILLS
38. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in the context of failure analysis and troubleshooting.
39. Proficiency in data analysis tools to monitor performance, identify trends, and optimize maintenance activities.
40. Advanced skills in interpreting and creating and managing detailed maintenance schedules, work instructions, and technical documentation.
41. Effective communication skills to collaborate across teams, train staff, and present technical information clearly to stakeholders.
42. Proficiency in using CMMS software to create, mend and schedule routines and report on maintenance activities.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
43. High level of initiative and self-motivation, with the ability to work independently.
44. Excellent attention to detail and a results-driven approach to maintenance operations.
45. Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills to work across various departments and levels within the organization.
46. Adaptable to changing priorities and capable of making decisions in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
47. A commitment to health, safety, and operational excellence.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Fulfil Emergency Response role as per Emergency Response Procedure