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Technician

On-site in Islay·Full-time·Added 3 days ago (last checked 7 Nov)

Diageo

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Our summary

Work mode
On-site, Islay
Contract
Full-time
Experience
4+ years

Skills

The role

Job Title: Technician

Job Type: Full Time-Permanent

To ensure the delivery of efficient and effective maintenance, repair, problem solving and improvement of assets and their availability.

The sites operate on a 24/7 basis and part of the jobholder's duties will be to provide 24 hour on call emergency breakdown cover as part of a pre-defined rota.

Clearly communicate with appropriate site personnel and plan work to ensure all plant maintenance schedules and any faults reported via the SAP planned maintenance system are completed or repaired to meet the needs of planned production operations.

Ensure all such activities are aligned with the relevant statutory and company health and safety requirements.

Respond promptly and appropriately to plant breakdown situations, analyse, fault find and repair route cause problems to ensure downtime is kept to a minimum.

Develop and implement maintenance programmes that support and improve asset performance and utilisation.

Accurately record and promptly report the outcome of maintenance problems, via the SAP maintenance system, to facilitate the sharing of standard process.

What you'll do

Supply Chain & Manufacturing is where our brands are made, moved and delivered to the world.

With over half of our people working across more than 100 sites, this is a complex, large-scale operation that brings together production, logistics, engineering and supplier partnerships.

It's fast-paced and hands-on, with teams working together to ensure quality, efficiency and sustainability at every stage. From sourcing ingredients to getting products into customers' hands, you'll play a role in delivering the brands people know and love.

Experience- 4+ Years in Industrial Electrical Role

Shift Pattern: Mon-Frid @ 8 AM to 4:30 PM (Need to be available over weekends as well over call)

About the role

Experience/skills required: (TE)

Working with Us

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you're supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.

We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including:

Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life's moments. And it's our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible.

We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You'll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives - challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team.

Together, we're constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you'll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life's moments mean a little more.

Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you gather this information when you submit your application.

Recruitment Scam Warning

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.

Worker Type

Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)

Primary Location

Islay Eng

Job Posting Start Date

2026-11-06

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviewsa task to do
  1. Application

  2. CV review

  3. Initial screening conversation

    A first screening conversation before the interview stage.

  4. Interviews

    One or more interviews focused on your experience, strengths and how you bring Diageo's values to life; framed as a two-way conversation for you to learn about Diageo as well.

  5. Case study, presentation or assessment centre

    Not every role

    Depending on the role, this may add a case study, a presentation, or an assessment centre with group exercises, individual tasks, presentations and interviews.

  • GenAI use is not permitted during any assessment or live/virtual interview in a Diageo recruitment process, and its use to embellish a CV or cover letter is discouraged.
  • The STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) is recommended for structuring interview answers.
  • Reasonable adjustments should be requested at the application stage; progress and timelines are tracked through the candidate portal.

About Diageo

Industry
Spirits
Founded
1997
Employees
25,000–30,000
Headquarters
London, UK
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