Process Technician Mechanical

Diageo; Leinster; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare allowance

Product allowance

Contributory pension

Annual bonus

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Job summary

Diageo, at St James Gate in Dublin, is seeking a Process Mechanical Technician on a 12-month fixed-term basis to join the Operations team. You will drive safe, reliable asset performance and contribute to preventative maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

You will work on mechanical maintenance, asset care and reporting using SAP, supporting production performance and giving hands-on coaching to operators to improve autonomous maintenance and equipment optimisation.

Qualifications

• Completed a recognised mechanical apprenticeship.
• Strong understanding of asset performance and maintenance philosophies.
• Computer literate with good numerical and verbal reasoning skills.
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Work safely at all times, adhering to health, safety, environmental and food safety standards.
• Deliver mechanical maintenance and asset care to support production performance.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities to the required standard.
• Use SAP and maintenance systems effectively for reporting and data accuracy.
• Support continuous improvement through RCPS, 5 Whys and MMS principles.
• Coach operators on autonomous maintenance and equipment optimisation.
• Support capital projects including installation, commissioning and testing.
• Participate in shift handovers, Tier1 meetings and asset care reviews.

Skills

Asset performance

Maintenance planning

Autonomous work

Numerical reasoning

Education

Mechanical apprenticeship

Tools

SAP

Harford systems

Job description

Process Mechanical Technician

Location: St James’s Gate, Dublin

Contract type: 12‑month Fixed Term Contracts available

Shift pattern: Continental shift – 12‑hour shifts covering days and nights

Reward: Competitive base salary + 33% shift allowance

Closing Date: 2nd September 2026

About the Role

As a Process Mechanical Technician, you will work as part of the Operations team to deliver safe, reliable and efficient asset performance. You will play a key role in preventative maintenance, continuous improvement and operational excellence across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Work safely at all times, adhering to Diageo health, safety, environmental and food safety standards
• Deliver mechanical maintenance and asset care to support production performance
• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities to the required standard
• Use SAP and maintenance systems effectively for reporting and data accuracy
• Support continuous improvement through RCPS, 5 Whys and MMS principles
• Coach operators on autonomous maintenance and equipment optimisation
• Support capital projects including installation, commissioning and testing
• Participate in shift handovers, Tier1 meetings and asset care reviews

About You

• Essential Completed a recognised mechanical apprenticeship
• Strong understanding of asset performance and maintenance philosophies
• Computer literate with good numerical and verbal reasoning skills
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a high‑performing team
• Proactive, resilient and comfortable challenging unsafe or non‑standard behaviours

Desirable

• Knowledge of Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental risk standards
• Experience using SAP and Harford systems Working with

Working with Us

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you’re supported to run your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one. We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including:

• Contemporary work life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Healthcare allowance
• Product allowance
• Contributary pension scheme
• Annual performance bonus
• Share options

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this. We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more. Ourambitionistocreatethebestperforming,mosttrustedandrespectedconsumer products companies in the world.

Join us and help 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. Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.

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Worker Type :Regular Primary Location:St James Gate Additional Locations : Job Posting Start Date : 2026-08-19

With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 29,000 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 people 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.

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