Mechanical Production Engineer

Diageo; Leven; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Share scheme

Bonus

Job summary

Diageo’s Leven site is seeking a Mechanical Production Engineer to drive reliability and continuous improvement of mechanical assets across our packaging operations. You will lead maintenance planning, minimise downtime and collaborate with operations and CAPEX teams to deliver improvements that enhance site performance.

The role focuses on safe, compliant and efficient production with responsibility for maintaining critical mechanical systems and driving best practices in maintenance programs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and environmental risk principles.
• Experience in production or FMCG environment preferred.
• Team player who communicates effectively across levels of the business.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset.
• Natural innovator who drives improvements in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve mechanical assets to ensure reliable production.
• Plan and review maintenance tasks with minimal disruption and ensure parts availability.
• Develop and refine maintenance programs to optimise asset utilisation.
• Respond quickly to plant issues to minimise downtime and keep lines running.
• Report maintenance outcomes using SAP and share guidelines across the site.
• Uphold health, safety and quality standards in all activities.

Skills

Health & Safety

FMCG experience

Collaborative

Problem solving

Innovative mindset

Job description

1 Year Fixed Term Contract Mechanical Production Engineer - £53,152 inclusive of shift allowance + competitive benefits package with pension, shares scheme and bonus!

Job Description

Mechanical Production Engineer

Leven, Fife

1 Year Fixed Term Contract

Mechanical Production Engineer - £53,152 inclusive of shift allowance + competitive benefits package with pension, shares scheme and bonus!

About The Role

This role sits at the heart of Diageo’s vibrant Leven packaging site, one of our most dynamic global hubs. Here, we package an incredible portfolio of Scotch malt whiskies, white spirits, and ready-to-drink favourites that reach over 170 countries. Leven is not just a key manufacturing site within the Scotch supply category, it’s a place where innovation, collaboration, and world-class craftsmanship come to life every day. Serving as a Production Engineer focused on mechanical systems, you’ll be a driving force behind the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of our mechanical assets. Your expertise will keep our lines running smoothly, your curiosity will spark meaningful improvements, and your influence will help shape a more resilient and efficient future for the site.

What You’ll Be Leading And Contributing To

• Collaborating across teams: Partner with operations, CAPEX, and other maintenance groups to elevate performance, unlock improvements, and champion multi-functional success.
• Delivering flawless maintenance: Collaborate with operational teams to plan and review mandatory and requested maintenance tasks. Complete these activities with minimal disruption and ensure parts are available.
• Enhancing asset performance: Create, implement, and refine maintenance programs that help our equipment run at its very best, empowering teams and optimising utilisation.
• Responding with confidence: Jump into action when plant issues arise, tackling breakdowns with a calm, solutions‑focused attitude to minimise downtime and keep momentum on track.
• Sharing insights: Use SAP to report maintenance outcomes and contribute to the sharing of guidelines, helping to strengthen knowledge and capability across the site.
• Championing safety and quality: Uphold the highest standards of health, safety, and quality, leading by example and ensuring every action reflects our values and our commitment to excellence.

Health and safety aren’t just priorities, they’re woven into the way we work. In this role, you’ll be a trusted guardian of both, ensuring we meet and exceed site and personal KPIs while encouraging a culture where everyone feels supported, empowered, and proud to work safely.

Shifts

As a Mechanical Production Engineer, You Will Work

• Dayshift 8am - 16:45, Fri 8am - 1pm
• Nightshift 22:00 - 8am
• Backshift - 14:00 - 22:30, Fri 11am - 5pm

About You

To truly thrive in this team, you should bring strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to communicate effortlessly at every level of the business. We’re looking for someone who shows initiative, contributes fresh ideas, and feels empowered to support and shape our current ways of working with positivity and care.

Key Skills & Experience

• Relevant qualifications with clear, proven knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and environmental risk principles
• Experience within a production or FMCG environment (preferred though not mandatory)
• A collaborative team player who can also make confident, effective decisions
• Someone who enjoys solving problems and thrives in dynamic environments
• A natural innovator who brings forward new ideas, champions improvements, and is motivated by making a meaningful difference to manufacturing excellence

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Fabrication and welding
• Machining experience
• IOSH or similar safety qualifications
• Packaging or bottling hall background

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.

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Worker Type

Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)

Primary Location

Leven Processing

Job Posting Start Date

2026-03-13