Role Overview
This role is part of a team of two Process Engineers, responsible for all engineering activity for the malting, distillation, and maturation plants at Highland Park Distillery. The purpose of the role is to provide engineering support and be responsible for the installation, repair and maintenance of all process plant and equipment.
Responsibilities
* Maintenance, reliability & compliance: Maintain and repair all plant and equipment, complete planned preventative maintenance, repairs, condition‑based monitoring, and defect resolution, ensuring compliance with COMAH, DSEAR, PUWER, HAZOP and safe reinstatement/commissioning of plant.
* Operations & breakdown support: Provide effective day‑to‑day engineering support, including a 1‑in‑4 call‑out rota, minimising operational disruption, completing job cards/work orders, and delivering clear handovers to production teams.
* Projects, improvements & efficiency: Support capital projects, continuous improvement and world‑class engineering initiatives by analysing production performance and recommending efficiency and productivity improvements.
* Planning, safety & coordination: Plan and deliver maintenance and project workloads using Safe Systems of Work (permits, isolations, RAMS), liaising closely with engineering, production colleagues, and specialist contractors.
* Professional development & team support: Undertake ongoing training and development, support Engineering Team Leaders, and carry out delegated activities to meet departmental objectives.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will have completed a recognised electrical or engineering apprenticeship and bring at least five years of experience applying these skills in a demanding environment, ideally supported by an HNC or HND qualification. You will have a strong understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation, such as IOSH Managing Safely, with a working knowledge of statutory requirements. Qualifications including BS7671 18th Edition, COMPEX Ex01–04 and Ex05–06, and experience with process control systems would be advantageous. You will be IT‑literate and confident using computerised maintenance management and business systems daily, physically capable of handling tools and equipment, and competent in permit‑to‑work systems and contractor control. A proactive, honest and reliable team player, you will be comfortable working independently, demonstrate excellent communication and problem‑solving skills, adapt well to continuous improvement and service‑level environments, and maintain a friendly and professional approach. A full clean driving licence is required to enable travel between sites for work and training.
Benefits
* Salary - £61,500 per annum
* 37 days holiday, plus 4 Giving More volunteer days
* Save for retirement and invest in your future - pension contributions (employee up to 8.75%, employer up to 14%)
* Share in our success with up to 10% Share Reward scheme (subject to eligibility)
* Private medical insurance that covers the cost of private healthcare and includes round‑the‑clock access to GP services and menopause health line
* 24/7 support for you and your loved ones for counselling, life coaching and information on financial, mental, and physical wellbeing
* Experience our exceptional brands with a generous annual product allowance, plus at least 20% discount in our staff shop
* Embrace work‑life harmony with 26 weeks’ paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and up to five paid carers leave days a year
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