Reliability Engineer

Diageo España SA; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share schemes

Pension - Diageo pays up to 14%

Product Allowance

10% Annual Bonus

25 Days Annual Leave plus public holid

Job summary

Diageo Belfast is seeking a Reliability Engineer (Mechanical Bias) to ensure equipment reliability and optimal maintenance aligned with production goals. You will lead maintenance strategy, solve complex faults, and drive asset improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires an electrical or mechanical apprenticeship with an HNC or equivalent, strong problem-solving skills, and experience with SAP and data analysis. A proactive, safety-focused approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical or mechanical apprenticeship with HNC or equivalent.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience with maintenance systems such as SAP and data analysis.
• Ability to lead, communicate effectively and work in a team.
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Enhance Asset Care KPIs via effective maintenance, problem-solving and asset improvement.
• Align maintenance plans with failure mode assessments.
• Move to proactive/condition-based engineering, reducing reactive maintenance.
• Root-cause major breakdowns and implement asset reliability improvements.
• Utilise data analysis to scope/implement improvement projects for compliance, cost, performance.
• Optimise critical spares and stock levels for efficiency.
• Provide technical expertise during breakdowns, setups, and capital projects.
• Drive continuous improvement across teams; ensure PPM tasks are completed.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

5 Whys RCPS

SAP maintenance

Data-driven decisions

Microsoft Office

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Reliability knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Electrical or Mechanical apprenticeship

HNC or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

# Reliability EngineerBelfast,Northern IrelandPosted 21 hours agoFull timeJR1129393Share job postApplyWatchHelp transform our business as we take our brands to new heights and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world. Join us for career defining opportunities that give you the chance to thrive.## Job Description**Reliability Engineer – Mechanical Bias****Marshalls Road, Belfast****Permanent****Closing date: 28/09/2026****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.**Join our Supply Chain and Manufacturing Team**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’s an intricate and sophisticated operation that’s the product of logistical, manufacturing, and technical collaborations.**About the role**As a Reliability Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in a dynamic team ensuring our equipment is efficient, reliable, and well-maintained to meet production goals. You will lead efforts to:* Enhance Asset Care KPIs by delivering effective maintenance, problem-solving, and asset improvement.* Ensuring maintenance plans are aligned with failure mode assessments.* Transition the department to a proactive and condition-based engineering approach, reducing reliance on reactive maintenance.* Root cause major breakdowns and implement solutions that improve asset reliability.* Utilise data analysis to scope and implement improvement projects that align with compliance, cost, and performance objectives.* Ensure critical spares and stock levels are optimised for operational efficiency.* Provide technical expertise during significant breakdowns, machine set-ups, and capital project commissioning.* Drive continuous improvement initiatives, collaborating across teams to deliver impactful results.You will be a key contributor to developing a culture of excellence, coaching peers, and ensuring all Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks are completed effectively.**About You**We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented professional with the following qualifications and attributes:* Recognised Electrical or Mechanical apprenticeship with an HNC or equivalent.* Skilled in diagnosing and repairing complex machinery faults.* Experience with problem-solving techniques such as 5 Whys, RCPS, and familiarity with maintenance systems like SAP.* Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable with data-driven decision-making.* Knowledge of Reliability/Maintenance methodologies.* Fault finding expertise.* Leadership qualities with the ability to inspire and mentor others.* Excellent communicator and a collaborative team player.* Conscientious, detail-oriented, and solution-focused.* Positive, adaptable, and committed to safety and quality standards.If you are a driven and innovative professional ready to take on a challenge, apply now to join our team and make a difference!**Working with Us**We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including:* Share schemes.* Pension - Diageo pays up to 14%* Product Allowance* 10% Annual Bonus* 25 Days Annual Leave plus public holidays* And much more!Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. 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All communications regarding your application will come from an email address ending in @diageo.com. In our recruitment process, we'll never ask for money.*With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 27,500 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world.Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented thinkers, leaders, and makers from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of.With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.What's your DRINKiQ? Take our quiz to understand how alcohol is made and explore the effects of drinking. You can discover everything you need to know at DRINKiQ.Sign-up for job alertsSigning up for job alerts means you’ll be the first to hear about new jobs – they'll be sent direct to your inbox.Sign up**Employee:** Regular**Primary Location:**Belfast,Northern Ireland**Job posting start date:**14th September 2026