Maintenance Planner

Diageo; Leven; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Diageo in Leven, Scotland, is seeking a Maintenance Scheduler/Planner to optimize maintenance resources and ensure reliable plant performance on site.

You'll lead work planning, analyze maintenance data using Excel and Word, coach operational teams, monitor KPIs, and maintain SAP data integrity, while upholding health, safety and quality standards. The role offers progression and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Must have City & Guilds or ONC-level qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Strong data analysis skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience with root cause problem solving methodologies.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or maintenance environment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead work planning and control processes, coordinating internal and external maintenance activities.
• Analyse maintenance data using Excel and Word to improve asset care and decision making.
• Coach and engage operational teams to strengthen asset care practices and develop a high-performing team.
• Monitor KPIs, drive improvements and ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Standards.
• Collaborate with Maintenance Leaders, lead integrated planning meetings and report maintenance requirements.
• Maintain SAP data integrity and ensure maintenance plans meet Diageo standards.
• Promote strong safety culture through effective communication and safe working practices.
• Commit to continuous personal development while supporting team growth.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

Word

Root cause

Communication

Leadership

Education

City & Guilds / ONC level

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job title – Maintenance Planner

Location - Leven, Scotland

Contract - Full time, Permanent

Closing Date - 10 November 2026

Standard Scotland 38hr week. 8am – 4.45pm Mon to Thu and 8am to 1pm Friday.

About us

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world’s most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray, Smirnoff and Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life’s moments — from everyday connections to landmark celebrations.

Bring your talent, curiosity and ambition, and strive for your personal best alongside people who challenge, support and learn from each other. Together, as one outstanding team, we keep learning, improving and raising the bar for our brands, our business and each other. Join us and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.

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.

About the role

At Diageo, we are seeking a skilled Maintenance Scheduler / Planner to optimize our maintenance resources and practices, ensuring efficiency and safety across our operations.

• Lead work planning and control processes, coordinating internal and external maintenance activities.
• Analyse maintenance data using tools such as Excel and Word to improve asset care, equipment performance and maintenance decision-making.
• Coach and engage operational teams to strengthen asset care practices, encourage collaboration and develop a high-performing team.
• Monitor KPIs, drive improvement actions and ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Standards.
• Collaborate with Maintenance Leaders, lead integrated planning meetings and report on maintenance requirements to improve plant performance.
• Maintain SAP data integrity, ensure maintenance plans meet Diageo standards and drive continuous improvement in maintenance performance and resource utilisation.
• Promote a strong safety culture through effective communication and safe working practices, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements.
• Commit to continuous personal development while supporting the growth and development of the wider team.

To be successful in this role

• City & Guilds or ONC-level qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Proficiency in data analysis and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
• Experience with root cause problem-solving methodologies.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or maintenance environment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Working with Us

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.

We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package. 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 raise the bar, 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.