Location
Leven, Fife
Contract
12 month Fixed Term Contract / Secondment
Closing Date
27th April 2026
Salary
£53,152 inclusive of shift allowance + competitive benefits package with pension, shares scheme and bonus!
About The Role
This role sits at the heart of Diageo’s vibrant Leven packaging site, one of our most dynamic global hubs. The Mechanical Production Engineer will focus on mechanical systems, ensuring reliability, performance and continuous improvement of our mechanical assets and keeping production lines running smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
* Collaborate with operations, CAPEX and other maintenance groups to elevate performance, unlock improvements and champion multi‑functional success.
* Plan and review mandatory and requested maintenance tasks, completing activities with minimal disruption and ensuring parts are available.
* Create, implement and refine maintenance programmes that optimise equipment utilisation and performance.
* Tackle plant issues and breakdowns with a calm, solutions‑focused attitude to minimise downtime.
* Use SAP to report maintenance outcomes and contribute to the sharing of guidelines, strengthening knowledge and capability across the site.
* Uphold the highest standards of health, safety and quality, leading by example and ensuring every action reflects our values.
Shifts
Dayshift: 8am – 16:45, Friday 8am – 1pm
Nightshift: 22:00 – 8am
Backshift: 14:00 – 22:30, Friday 11am – 5pm
About You
Strong interpersonal skills and confidence at every level of the business. Initiative, fresh ideas and a positive, caring approach to teamwork are essential.
Key Skills & Experience
* Relevant qualifications with proven knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and environmental risk principles.
* Experience within a production or FMCG environment (preferred but not mandatory).
* Collaborative team player who can also make confident, effective decisions.
* Enjoys solving problems and thrives in dynamic environments.
* Natural innovator who brings forward new ideas, champions improvements and is motivated by making a meaningful difference to manufacturing excellence.
Desirable Skills & Experience
* Fabrication and welding.
* Machining experience.
* IOSH or similar safety qualifications.
* Packaging or bottling hall background.
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