# Job - Mechanical EngineerLeven,ScotlandFull timeJR1125230## Job DescriptionMechanical Production Engineer**Location:** Leven, Scotland**Contract:** Full-time, Permanent**End date to Apply:** 12th May 2026**38 hours, Monday - Friday****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.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*** Time-served mechanical engineer with strong technical capability.* Excellent analytical skills.* Experience working in a fast-paced maintenance or manufacturing environment.* HNC-level engineering qualification, or equivalent experience.* Strong understanding of reliability maintenance techniques.* Confident in data analysis and the use of systems such as SAP, Excel and other business applications.* Exceptional organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail.* Ability to prioritise own workload while supporting others.* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.* Able to engage effectively with Operations, Maintenance Planning and cross-functional teams.* Supports robust planned maintenance activities.* Contributes to root cause problem solving and continuous improvement.* Self-driven, collaborative and committed to developing own capability.* Plays a key role in driving plant uptime, asset reliability and cost competitiveness across the site.**Working with Us**We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including:* Contemporary work life balance policies and wellbeing activities* Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family* Contributary pension scheme* Product allowance* On site gym or gym discounts* On site parking* Share options* 6-months paid parental leave* 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidaysOur 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 new heights and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.*If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application.**Protecting candidates is very important to us. All communications regarding your application will come from an email address ending in @diageo.com. In our recruitment process, we'll never ask for money.*With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 29,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world.Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented thinkers, leaders, and makers from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of.With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.**Primary Location:**Leven,Scotland
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