Maintenance Technician - Problem Solver & Safety Champion

Scotch Whisky; Girvan; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Life Assurance

Job summary

Scotch Whisky is seeking an experienced electrical technician for our Scotland site. You will provide specialist technical support to maximise efficiency, conducting planned, predictive and corrective maintenance to a high standard.

You will ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation, build cross-team relationships, and drive improvement projects while maintaining accurate CMMS records and KPI reporting. A strong focus on safe, inclusive teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified electrical technician with experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong diagnostic and problem solving skills, including breakdown response and root cause analysis.
• Understanding of safe working practices and compliance expectations.
• Clear communication and ability to build cross-team relationships.
• Confident using CMMS systems and maintaining engineering records.
• Focus on continuous improvement and supporting team projects.
• Inclusive behaviours that contribute to a positive team culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist technical support to maximise efficiency and complete maintenance tasks.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation and safe systems of work.
• Build relationships with Process and Spirit Supply teams to meet SLAs.
• Drive improvement projects and perform root cause analysis and FMEA activities.
• Complete preventive maintenance on time with quality workmanship.
• Respond to unplanned breakdowns, perform root cause analysis, and implement permanent actions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and update CMMS with plant history.
• Record all maintenance and inspection data in the CMMS for KPI tracking.
• Develop competence and ensure tasks are performed safely and efficiently.
• Promote diversity and inclusion and contribute to an inclusive culture.

Skills

Electrical technician

Diagnostics and problem solving

Safe working practices

Clear communication

CMMS usage

Continuous improvement

Team collaboration

Inclusive behaviours

Tools

IFS CMMS

Job description

Scotch Whisky is seeking an experienced electrical technician for our Scotland site. You will provide specialist technical support to maximise efficiency, conducting planned, predictive and corrective maintenance to a high standard.

You will ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation, build cross-team relationships, and drive improvement projects while maintaining accurate CMMS records and KPI reporting. A strong focus on safe, inclusive teamwork is essential.