Kegging Technician

Diageo Great Britain Ltd; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Training and development

Job summary

Diageo in Runcorn is seeking a highly motivated Multi-Skilled Kegging Engineer to maintain kegging equipment, minimise downtime and uphold safety, quality and operational standards. You will join a fast-paced manufacturing operation and work closely with production, quality and engineering teams to sustain line performance.

You will apply hands-on mechanical and electrical expertise in a dynamic production environment, with a focus on reliability, preventative maintenance and continuous

Qualifications

• Time-served engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
• Multi-skilled engineer with mechanical and electrical experience.
• Proven experience in manufacturing, packaging, FMCG, or automated production environment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Respond to machine breakdowns and unplanned outages quickly and effectively.
• Carrying out mechanical and electrical fault finding, diagnosis and repairs.
• Support preventative and predictive maintenance to maximise plant reliability.
• Monitor equipment performance and address unhealthy operating conditions.
• Perform quality checks and equipment verification to ensure standards.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality and Engineering teams to hit site targets.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency.
• Complete maintenance documentation and comply with site procedures.
• Contribute to root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Time-served apprenticeship

Mechanical & electrical skills

Fault finding & problem solving

Independent working under pressure

Teamwork & communication

Safety & quality focus

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Electrical/mechanical test equipment

Job description

Job Description : Job Title : Kegging Technician Location: Runcorn Shift Pattern: [Insert Shift Pattern]

About the Function:

Supply Chain & Manufacturing is where our brands are made, moved and delivered to the world. With over half of our people working across more than 100 sites, this is a complex, large-scale operation that brings together production, logistics, engineering and supplier partnerships. It’s fast-paced and hands-on, with teams working together to ensure quality, efficiency and sustainability at every stage. From sourcing ingredients to getting products into customers’ hands, you’ll play a role in delivering the brands people know and love.

Join Our Team

We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled Multi-Skilled Kegging Engineer to join our fast-paced manufacturing operation in Runcorn. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who thrives in a dynamic production environment and enjoys combining technical expertise with operational and quality responsibilities. As a key member of the engineering team, you will play a meaningful role in maintaining the reliability and performance of our kegging equipment, minimising downtime, and ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

What You'll Be Doing

• Responding quickly and effectively to machine breakdowns, stops, and unplanned equipment failures.
• Carrying out mechanical and electrical fault finding, diagnosis, and repairs.
• Supporting preventative and predictive maintenance activities to maximise plant reliability.
• Monitoring equipment performance and reacting to unhealthy operating conditions before they impact production.
• Performing quality checks and equipment verification activities to ensure products meet required standards.
• Working closely with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to achieve site performance targets.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, reliability, efficiency, and quality.
• Completing maintenance documentation and ensuring compliance with site procedures.
• Contributing to root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions to prevent repeat failures.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Time-served engineering apprenticeship or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Multi-skilled engineer with both mechanical and electrical experience.
• Proven experience working in a manufacturing, packaging, FMCG, food, beverage, or automated production environment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions under pressure.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Desirable

• Good working knowledge of PLC systems and control equipment.
• Experience fault finding on Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or similar PLC platforms.
• Understanding of automated production lines, conveyors, sensors, drives, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience within beverage, brewing, or packaging operations.

The Ideal Candidate

You’ll be a hands‑on engineer who enjoys solving complex issues and finding practical solutions. You will be equally comfortable working autonomously or as part of a close‑knit team and will take pride in maintaining high standards across engineering, safety, and quality. You will be proactive, resilient, and adaptable, with the ability to balance multiple responsibilities while supporting production performance and continuous improvement objectives.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a high-performing and supportive engineering team.
• Work in a modern manufacturing environment with advanced equipment.
• Opportunities for training, development, and career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Play a key role in driving operational excellence and equipment reliability.

Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. And it’s our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible.

We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives — challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team. Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to improve, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.

Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity.

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With more than 200 brands sold in over 180 countries, we are home to a diverse portfolio of drinks enjoyed around the world. Every day, our talented colleagues bring creativity, expertise and passion to the brands people know and love. From established favourites to exciting new launches, the brands we build are shaped by culture, connected to local communities and made for life’s moments. By understanding our consumers and building strong, trusted relationships with our customers, we help our brands remain relevant, distinctive, and accessible. Our founders, including Arthur Guinness, John Walker and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose ambition and ingenuity helped shape the drinks industry. Today, that pioneering spirit lives on through our people. Join us and you’ll work alongside talented colleagues from around the world, bringing together different perspectives, experiences and specialist skills. Together, you’ll challenge convention, explore new possibilities and help shape a more inclusive and sustainable future. You’ll be empowered to learn, grow, thrive, and make a lasting impact.

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