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From the employer's careers site First seen 27 Oct 2026

Mechanical Production Engineer

Diageo Leven Fixed Term Contract

Salary

£55,640

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Description

This Mechanical Production Engineer role is based at Diageo's Leven packaging site in Fife, Scotland. The site packages a range of Scotch malt whiskies, white spirits, and ready-to-drink products for distribution to over 170 countries.

As a Mechanical Production Engineer, you will focus on mechanical systems and play a key role in maintaining the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of mechanical assets. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Collaborating with operations, CAPEX, and maintenance teams to improve performance and drive multi-functional success
  • Delivering flawless maintenance by planning and reviewing tasks with operational teams
  • Enhancing asset performance by creating and refining maintenance programs
  • Responding to plant issues with confidence and finding solutions to minimise downtime
  • Sharing insights and reporting maintenance outcomes using SAP
  • Championing safety and quality by upholding high standards and leading by example

The role involves working varied shifts, including dayshift, nightshift, and backshift. You will need to be a team player with strong interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively at all levels, and willing to contribute to a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

The salary for this role is £55,640 inclusive of shift allowance, plus a competitive benefits package including pension, shares scheme, and bonus.

Key Skills & Experience

  • Relevant qualifications with knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and environmental risk principles
  • Experience in a production or FMCG environment (preferred but not mandatory)
  • Collaborative team player with decision-making skills
  • Problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in dynamic environments
  • Innovative thinker who brings forward new ideas and champions improvements

Desirable Skills & Experience

  • Fabrication and welding
  • Machining experience
  • IOSH or similar safety qualifications
  • Packaging or bottling hall background

Skills

Required

  • Health & Safety legislation
  • environmental risk principles
  • problem-solving
  • collaborative team player

Nice to have

  • fabrication and welding
  • machining experience
  • IOSH or similar safety qualifications
  • packaging or bottling hall background

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://diageo.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Diageo_Careers/job/Leven-Scotland/Mechanical-Production-Engineer_JR1123122

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