Engineering Technician - Electrical

Diageo España SA; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 14%

Shares scheme

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Diageo España SA is seeking a Shift Engineer-Electrical at our Belfast site to lead maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives, minimising downtime and boosting asset uptime. You will work with maintenance teams to address recurring issues and ensure adherence to safety standards, delivering reliable line performance.

You will drive capital projects, manage PPM schedules, and collaborate with operators and reliability engineers to analyse root causes and implement long-term solutions.

Qualifications

• Qualified electrical engineer with experience in a fast-paced production/manufacturing environment.
• Proactive problem-solver focused on reducing downtime and driving continuous improvement while maintaining safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Improve line efficiency by minimising unplanned stoppages and improving maintenance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives with maintenance teams to ensure quick turnarounds.
• Manage Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules and SAP input.
• Support capital projects including installation, commissioning and early equipment management.
• Collaborate with Operators and Reliability Engineers on root cause analysis and problem solving.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and achieve site and personal KPIs.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Root cause analysis

Preventative maintenance

PLC fault finding

Safety compliance

Education

Electrical Apprenticeship

Electrical HNC

17th/18th Edition

Tools

ASi Bus

Profibus

Electro-pneumatics

SAP input

Job description

Shift Engineer-Electrical

Marshalls Road, Belfast Permanent Closing date:06/09/2026 Shift Engineer -£58,833.73 (including shift allowance)+ competitive benefits package includingup to 14% pension,sharesscheme andmore!

Join ourSupplyChain andManufacturingTeam Our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team are problem-solvers, sourcing, producing, and delivering our much-loved brands to delight customers around the globe. Over half of Diageo’s 30,000+ people work in Supply Chain and Manufacturing.It’san intricate and sophisticated operationthat’sthe product of logistical, manufacturing, and technical collaborations. Our teams in 100 sites in over 30 countries cover production facilities, supplier relationships, customercollaborationsand third-party agreements.We’recommitted torealisingour ‘Society 2030: Spirit of Progress’ goals, to protect the environment and support our farmers and suppliers. Whatever your skills and experience,we’llhelp you to thrive in our inclusive culture.

About the role

As a Shift Engineer,you'llplay a key role in improving line efficiency by minimising unplanned stoppages and improving planned maintenance.You’lllead continuous improvement initiatives, working closely with maintenance teams to ensure quick turnarounds and address recurring issues through root cause problem solving. Your focus will be on increasing equipment uptime, driving performance in line with Diageo's standards, and ensuring health and safety compliance. Achieving site and personal KPIs will be a top priority as you contribute to our culture of manufacturing excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Contributing to the achievement and improvement of Asset Care KPI’s through the delivery of efficient and effective maintenance, repair, problem solving and improvement of assets and their availability across site.
• Contributing to the achievement and improvement of Asset Care KPIs through efficient maintenance, repairs, and problem-solving.
• Support improvement projects focused on compliance, waste reduction, cash savings, and performance reliability.
• Ensure effective information sharing, handovers, and teamwork, providing technical knowledge and collaborating with OEMs for solutions.
• Manage Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules, ensuringaccuratecompletion to standards and SAP input.
• Support capital work, including installation, commissioning, and early equipment management; review RCM as needed.
• Work with Operators, Reliability Engineers, and Shift Managers on situational problem-solving using root cause analysis.
• Participate in Daily Tier meetings to address and resolve performance issues.
• Proactivelyanticipateand address issues, driving solutions with the wider engineering team.
• Conduct Daily Craft Inspections and collaborate with Shift Managers tooptimizemachine efficiency and perform repairs during downtime.
• Health and safety compliance is key, andyou’llbe at the forefront of making sure this ismonitoredalongside ensuring both site and personal targets are achieved.

About You

• We’reseeking aqualified electrical engineer with experience in a fast-paced production or manufacturing environment and a passion for improving asset performance.
• A proactive problem-solver, you thrive onidentifyingroot causes, reducing downtime, and driving continuous improvement whilemaintainingthe highest standards of safety, quality, and reliability.
• Recognised Electrical Apprenticeship and Electrical HNC (or equivalent qualification) 17th or 18th Edition qualified Knowledge of variable frequency drives.
• servo drives and motors, Asi bus,profibusand electro-pneumatics.
• PLC fault finding and diagnostic experience (preferred)
• Proven experience in a production, manufacturing, or FMCG environment
• Strong knowledge of electrical maintenance, asset care, and preventative maintenance practices
• Skilled in fault finding, root cause analysis, and implementing effective long-term solutions
• Collaborative team player with a focus on safety, performance, and achieving KPI targets through continuous improvement initiatives

Working with Us Flexibility is key to our success. From part-time and compressed hours todifferent locations, our people work flexibly in ways to suit them. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so thatyou’rsupported from day one.

We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means thatyou’llbe welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’llbe part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more.

Ourambitionistocreatethebestperforming,mosttrustedandrespectedconsumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.

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