Electrical Engineer

Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement; Horsell; On-site; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading premium drinks company is seeking an Electrical Engineer for its Blythswood operations. In this role, you will champion safety standards, perform maintenance, and promote continuous improvement in production processes. The ideal candidate will have HNC-level engineering qualifications and a strong track record in hands-on maintenance. This full-time position includes a competitive salary and benefits package. Key skills include strong analytical abilities, effective communication, and proficiency in SAP.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package including pension

Shares scheme

Bonus

Qualifications

• HNC-level qualification in Engineering or equivalent.
• Time-served Engineer with strong hands-on maintenance and engineering experience.
• Excellent analytical skills with a proven track record.

Responsibilities

• Champion safety and environmental standards across all engineering activities.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshoot to keep assets reliable.
• Use SAP-PM to plan and track maintenance work.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

HNC-level qualification in Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

Job description

Electrical Engineer – Blythswood, Glasgow – Permanent – £43,003.88 + competitive benefits package including pension, shares scheme and bonus.

At Diageo we craft iconic spirits and beverages; great engineering drives our success. We seek an Electrical Engineer who thrives on curiosity, technical skill and collaboration, cares about safety and improves operations daily.

About the role

Blythswood operations span spirit production – filling, disgorging, maturation – and warehousing using high‑racking and palletised systems. As a key contributor you will ensure safe, reliable and efficient production, maintaining critical equipment and leading continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Champion safety, wellbeing and environmental standards across all engineering activities.
• Perform effective maintenance, repairs and troubleshooting to keep assets reliable, compliant and available.
• Use SAP‑PM to plan, record and track maintenance work, including stock and spare part usage.
• Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance Planning to deliver mandatory and planned maintenance with minimal disruption.
• Lead or support improvement initiatives that boost efficiency, reliability and cost performance.
• Respond to breakdowns with confidence – diagnose issues, repair quickly and drive long‑term fixes.
• Represent asset care in key meetings and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Build your capability through ongoing training and development, supporting both your growth and business goals.

Shifts

38 hours per week – constant dayshift. Core hours Monday‑Thursday 07:00‑15:45 and Friday 07:00‑12:00.

About you

You are a thoughtful, dedicated engineering professional who blends hands‑on technical expertise with calm, analytical confidence. You collaborate, communicate clearly across all levels, and value continuous learning while driving meaningful improvements.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• HNC‑level qualification in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Time‑served Engineer with strong hands‑on maintenance and engineering experience.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Excellent analytical skills with a proven track record of identifying and driving significant improvements.
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication across all levels.
• Professional conduct, positive attitude and clear, effective communication.
• Ability to coordinate diverse tasks and prioritise engineering decisions for self and others.
• Knowledge of Reliability Maintenance techniques.
• Experience in data analysis and use of applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and business systems such as SAP.
• Comfortable working independently or within a team, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Flexibility to provide 24‑hour breakdown cover within a pre‑arranged rota (where applicable).
• Full UK driving licence for sites requiring operation of company vehicles.

Desirable

• Experience within an engineering, production, or service environment; technical or management experience beneficial but not crucial.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Additional qualifications in specific engineering techniques.

Working with us

We celebrate life every day and champion an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and can belong. We embrace diversity in all its forms and welcome you to help build and champion this culture.

About Us

Diageo is the world's leading premium drinks company. Join us to collaborate, explore, and innovate as we build brands consumers love and help transform our business at the next level.

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