Control Engineer

Chivas Brothers; Dumbarton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

25 days annual holiday

Employee pension plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

25 days annual leave (up to 27)

Job summary

A leading spirits company is seeking a Control Engineer in Dumbarton. The role involves managing capital projects, providing technical expertise in PLC systems, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and strong skills in instrumentation and control systems. This position offers competitive benefits including private medical insurance and 25 days holiday.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (or equivalent) with industrial experience.
• Strong understanding of PLC systems, including I/O, programming, and graphics.
• Knowledge of instrumentation for setting up, fault-finding, and calibration.
• Awareness of industrial communication protocols and cyber security.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control capital projects across Chivas Brothers Operations sites.
• Specify, design, purchase, and supervise installation of control systems.
• Provide technical assistance in computing, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Support development of standards for continuous improvement in CAPEX execution.

Skills

PLC systems

Instrumentation setup

Fault-finding

Calibration

Health & Safety legislation

Education

Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Tools

PLC systems

SCADA

Industrial networks

Job description

Control Engineer – Chivas Brothers (Kilmalid, Dumbarton)

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We are Pernod Ricard, a leading company in the global spirits industry with over 19,000 employees worldwide. We own 16 of the world’s top 100 Spirits Brands and hold one of the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios with premium brands such as Absolut, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, The Glenlivet, Jameson, Martell, Havana Club, Beefeater, Malfy, Monkey 47, Malibu, and Perrier-Jouët.

Location: Kilmalid, Dumbarton. Travel to other sites as required.

Your Manager: Principal Engineer.
Team: Production, Project Engineering.

About the Role

The Control Engineer will provide an in‑house service for innovative solutions to process, re‑engineering, and continuous improvement projects with a specific focus on Control & Instrumentation. You will contribute to projects that support production growth, carbon reduction, safety, efficiency, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management – manage and control capital projects including investigation, solution design, development, estimation, implementation, installation, and commissioning across Chivas Brothers Operations sites.
• Installation – specify, design, purchase, and supervise the installation of instrumentation and control systems (computer networks, PLCs, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, electro‑mechanical equipment). Assist in implementing Instrumentation and Control Engineering Standards.
• Technical Expertise – provide technical assistance to production and engineering departments in computing, instrumentation, control, and electronic systems.
• Continuous Improvement – support the development and implementation of standards and systems to promote continuous improvement in CAPEX execution and ensure legislative compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (or equivalent) with industrial experience.
• Strong understanding of PLC systems, including I/O, programming, and graphics.
• Knowledge of instrumentation for setting up, fault‑finding, and calibration; ability to operate PC to access PLCs and diagnose faults.
• Awareness of industrial communication protocols and cyber security, with a commitment to Health & Safety legislation.
• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits

Health & Wellbeing:

• Private medical insurance, income protection, comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Lifestyle:

• 25 days annual holiday (up to 27 with length of service) plus 11 public holidays.
• Employee pension, share incentive plan, share ownership plan, life assurance.
• Access to gifts and discounts, rewards & recognition scheme, and retail discounts.
• Regular events, flexible culture, and wellbeing resources.

Company Values & Culture

We foster conviviality – an approach that combines inclusion, enthusiasm, and respect to build strong relationships. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and evaluate applicants based on skills and experience.

Responsible drinking is integral to our culture; we promote responsible consumption and collaborate with industry members, civil society, and local authorities to support responsible drinking.

Application Details

Closing Date for Applications: 14th November 2025
Job Posting End Date: 2025-11-15
Target Hire Date: 2026-02-01

Legal Statements

We will assess your application for this role based on your skills, experiences, and achievements, not your gender, age, ethnic, or educational background or any other factors. If you require accommodations or flexible working arrangements, please let us know.