Description
As a Maintenance Electrician at Diageo, you'll play a critical role in keeping our site running safely, reliably, and efficiently.
Working as part of a highly skilled electrical and mechanical maintenance team, you'll provide specialist electrical support across our end-to-end operations , from blending and packaging through to dispatch.
This role covers the entire site, with a strong focus on hazardous area electrical installations, ensuring all work is completed in line with WHS legislation and Diageo's Global Risk Management Standards.
Your expertise will directly support equipment reliability, plant performance, and our commitment to operational excellence in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver planned preventative maintenance to electrical equipment in line with the site maintenance strategy
- Respond quickly to breakdowns, diagnose faults, and restore equipment to minimise downtime and improve OEE
- Provide front-line electrical support across blending, packaging, and dispatch operations
- Support and contribute to root cause analysis, sharing knowledge and coaching others to prevent repeat issues
- Lead and contribute to Continuous Improvement initiatives that improve reliability and reduce maintenance costs year-on-year
- Support production lines through an electrical call-out roster (typically day and afternoon shifts) alongside fellow electricians and fitters
- Use CMMS systems (such as SAP) to accurately capture maintenance activity, data, and insights
Requirements:
- A current Electrical Licence (essential)
- Recent, hands-on experience in an industrial or FMCG maintenance environment
- Experience working with hazardous area electrical installations (highly desirable)
- Strong fault-finding, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Confidence reading and interpreting electrical schematics and drawings
- Proven experience (5+ years) working with PLC and SCADA-controlled equipment, variable speed drives, pneumatics, and hydraulics
- Comfort using digital tools, including email, word processing, and CMMS platforms such as SAP
- The ability to work autonomously while contributing positively within a multi-trade team
- A proactive mindset, curiosity for continuous improvement, and the ability to adapt in a fast-moving FMCG environment
Benefits:
- Competitive perks and flexible work options
- Part of a diverse team that celebrates global success
Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity:
- Diageo champions diversity as a catalyst for innovation
- Actively promotes employment opportunities for people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTI communities, and other diverse groups