Engineering Manager - South

Edrington; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading spirit brand company in Scotland is seeking an Engineering Manager South to oversee engineering operations across multiple sites. The successful candidate will lead and develop teams, ensure compliance with engineering standards, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires strong leadership skills, a degree in engineering or science, and proficiency in project management. Benefits include a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Salary £68,000 - £85,000 per annum

Annual Bonus

Car allowance

37 days holiday

Pension contributions up to 14%

Private medical insurance

Generous product allowance

Hybrid working arrangements

Paid parental leave

Paid carers leave

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience and knowledge of engineering/manufacturing best practices, especially in bottling and whisky processing.
• Understanding of engineering compliance and health & safety legislation.
• Proficiency in CI tools (LEAN, Six Sigma) and high PC literacy.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop Engineering Process, Project, Compliance, and Site Services teams.
• Deliver annual Repair & Maintenance plans ensuring prioritised activities and budget management.
• Improve customer relationships and ensure effective communication with unions.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Engineering compliance

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Degree in engineering/science or equivalent

Tools

Office 365

SAP

Job description

Overview

Our Craft

Our vision is to give more by crafting exceptional ultra-premium spirit brands. The Macallan is our leading brand, supported by Highland Park and The Glenrothes in the fast-growing single malt category. Our portfolio is completed with Brugal premium rum from the Dominican Republic, and Wyoming Whiskey in the American Whiskey category. Edrington also has a strategic partnership with No.3 London Dry Gin.

Our principal shareholder is a charitable trust, so we were built to make a world of difference. Discover a place where values define our culture. The home of exceptional brands, where people and teams thrive.

Benefits

• Salary £68,000 - £85,000 per annum
• Annual Bonus
• Car allowance
• 37 days holiday, plus 4 Giving More volunteer days
• Save for retirement and invest in your future - pension contributions (employee up to 8.75%, employer up to 14%)
• Share in our success with up to 10% Share Reward scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Private medical insurance that covers the cost of private healthcare and includes round the clock access to GP services and menopause health line
• 24/7 support for you and your loved ones to counselling, life coaching and information on financial, mental, and physical wellbeing
• Experience our exceptional brands with a generous annual product allowance, plus at least 20% discount in our staff shop
• Embrace work-life harmony with 50:50 hybrid working, 26 weeks’ paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and up to five paid carers leave days a year

Role Overview

As a key member of the UK Engineering Team and GWR Site Management Team, the Engineering Manager South role has responsibility for all personnel and activities conducted by the Engineering South team based at GWR. UK Engineering is part of the Edrington’s Global Supply Chain (GSC) function. As of 2025 the UK Engineering Team covers 6 separate sites across Scotland with a headcount of 95.

This role is responsible for tactical decisions directly relating to Engineering activities and wider Global Supply Chain decisions which rely on process, compliance and project engineering input. The role is also involved in strategic decisions in conjunction with the Head of UK Engineering and other key stakeholders such as the Head of GWR Manufacturing and their direct management team. The role is also responsible of delivering world-class engineering practices aligned with the company's strategic goals, driving innovation, and maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency to enhance overall business performance.

The Engineering Manager South is responsible and accountable (across Southern operational sites) for delivering the highest standards of engineering support, development, maintenance, and installation which meet both operational requirements - as demanded by our internal customers - and compliance and operational standards - as required by regulatory bodies (HSE and SEPA) and detailed in ISO 9,001 (Quality), 18,001 (Health & Safety) and 14,001 (Environment) standards.

Make an Impact

Key roles & responsibilities:

• Lead, coach and develop Engineering Process, Project, Compliance and Site Services teams
• Lead Engineering Compliance and H&S management activity and inspection plans covering Management of Change, COMAH, DSEAR, PUWER, LOLER, Electrical and Pressure Systems and Building Standards
• Provision of Engineering solutions and resource to support delivery of Edrington’s sustainability agenda.
• Lead the delivery of annual GWR, Buchley and Queen Street Repair & Maintenance plans ensuring prioritisation of activities and management of associated budgets.
• Lead the delivery of GWR Capital Expenditure projects ensuring management oversight of budgets, timescales, and technical implementation
• Support for Asset Insurance surveys including the assessment and completion of associated recommendations for improvement
• Foster a culture of engagement, involvement, accountability and improvement through clearly defined roles and responsibilities, workload content, structure, and resource management
• Ensure Engineering employees are involved and aware of GSC and Group performance and are engaged and motivated to contribute to the overall Group’s success
• Ensure effective communication and liaison with our recognised trades union (Unite) to foster a co-operative and positive working partnership
• Improve Customer relationships through strong communication, cross-functional working and responsiveness; and increased service through better resilience and reliability of plant/ equipment

Your Talent and Skills

To succeed in this role, you will require a degree in engineering/science or equivalent, with extensive leadership experience and knowledge of engineering/manufacturing best practices (especially in bottling and whisky processing). Understanding of engineering compliance and health & safety legislation is crucial, as well as strong financial, commercial, and project management skills. You will have awareness of supply chain processes (procurement, packaging, planning, logistics), proficiency in CI tools (LEAN, Six Sigma), and high PC literacy (Office 365, SAP, engineering systems). Previous experience of working with trade unions is desirable but not essential.

The leadership and influencing requirements of the role require the job holder to be an experienced and skilled team manager with strong emotional intelligence and an adaptable management style. You will have excellent communication skills, with the ability to operate at senior level and engage with employees across the operational spectrum. A positive, resilient, and confident decision-maker with the ability to manage a complex and dynamic workload and manage a high performing team. With a continuous improvement mindset, you will have a great track record of managing and delivering change within the business, the ability to drive and support key initiatives and inspire others

We’ve put together some criteria that we think is important for this role, but don’t worry if your experience and expertise isn’t an exact match. If you feel that you can add value to our role and to Edrington more broadly, we would welcome your application and be eager to learn more about you.

A Place For Everyone

We’re proud of our inclusive culture – where unique experiences, ideas and perspectives are celebrated. We want everyone to feel respected and empowered to contribute to our success.

Get involved. From colleague networks like Balance, Pride and Kick-Start to inclusion allies and DE&I champions, we encourage our people to be curious, get involved and help us make change happen.

Application Closing Date - 3rd October 2025