Quality Assurance Technician

Diageo España SA; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Diageo is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to provide technical, analytical and microbiological support within the core production team at Nangor Road, Dublin. This full-time, permanent role involves shift-pattern work across brewing and Utilities, with a focus on maintaining the highest standards of product quality on site.

The successful candidate will have a relevant science degree, laboratory experience, and strong attention to detail, organization, and proactive problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Relevant science degree or equivalent.
• Experience in a laboratory setting.
• Bachelor/Master of Science (analytical or microbiology preferred).
• 2 years experience working in laboratory environment (regulatory sector preferred).
• Core competency in chromatography (GC/HPLC), chemical analysis, microbiological analysis and brewing quality control.
• Experience in production/manufacturing environment, preferably food, beverage or pharmaceuticals.
• Clear understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices.
• Experience using LIMS system, e.g. Harford.

Responsibilities

• Strong attention to detail to ensure effective and accurate quality analysis.
• Confident working independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisation skills with a timely and systematic approach.
• Proactive in seeking opportunities to improve work environment, practices and KPIs.
• Demonstrates flexible attitudes to new ways of working and site goals.
• Applies Manufacturing Excellence tools to drive lab and site performance through continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates initiative and self-direction while working as part of a fully autonomous team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent working

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Continuous improvement

Initiative

Manufacturing Excellence

Education

Relevant science degree or equivalent

Bachelor/Master of Science (analytical or microbiology preferred)

Laboratory experience (regulatory sector preferred)

GMP/GLP knowledge

Experience using LIMS (Harford)

Tools

LIMS Harford

Job description

Quality Assurance Technician NangorRoad, Dublin Level6 Full Time, Permanent Closing date10/09/2026

About us

With over 200 brands sold innearly 180countries,we’rethe world’s leading premium drinks company. From global icons like Johnnie Walker, Guinness and Tanqueray to Smirnoff and Don Julio, we createbrands consumerslove. Bring your passion and use your curiosity as you explore,collaborateand innovate. Together with passionate people from all over the world,you’lltestnew ideas,learnand grow, and unlock a brighter, more exciting future. Join us to create a career worth celebrating.

About the Function

Supply Chain & Manufacturing is where our brands are made,movedand delivered to the world. With over half of our people working across more than 100 sites, this is a complex, large-scale operation that brings together production,logistics,engineeringand supplier partnerships.It’sfast-paced and hands-on, with teams working together to ensure quality,efficiencyand sustainability at every stage. From sourcing ingredients to getting products into customers’ hands,you’llplay a role in delivering the brands people know and love.

About the Role

To provide technical, analytical, and microbiological support within the core production team structure to ensure the highest standards of product quality on site. Shift pattern work, Working between analytical,chemicaland microbiological testing across brewing and Utilities.

Key responsibilities:

• Strong attention to detailtoensureeffective andaccuratequality analysis.
• Confident working independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisation skills withatimelyand systematic approach.
• Proactiveinseeking opportunities to improve work environment, practices and KPIs.
• Demonstratesflexible attitudesto new ways of working and site goals.
• AppliesManufacturing Excellence toolstodrivelab andsite performancethrough continuous improvement.
• Demonstratesinitiative and self-direction while working as part of a fully autonomous team.

Qualifications

• Relevant science degree or equivalent.
• Experience working in laboratory setting.
• Preferred experience Bachelor/Mastersof Science(analytical or microbiology preferred).
• 2years experienceworking inlaboratory environment(regulatory sectorpreferred).
• Core competency in one or more of the following:chromatography(GC/HPLC),chemical Analysis,microbiologicalanalysisandbrewingqualitycontrol.
• Experience in production/manufacturing environment, preferably food,beverageor pharmaceuticals.
• Clear understandingof Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices.
• Experience using LIMS system, e.g. Harford.

About You

This role requires a proactive approach and being a good communicator is critical. In addition,you’llbe able todemonstratethe following: Customer Service & OTIF Process Expertise Strong understanding of Customer Service, Order Management, OTIF, order fulfillment, and supply chain execution processes, with the ability to support deployment of standardized operational practices. Digital Solution Deployment & Business Adoption Experience supporting implementation and adoption of digital supply chain solutions through business readiness, testing, user engagement, training, andhypercareactivities. Stakeholder Collaboration & Influencing Builds effective relationships across business, Digital & Technology, and regional teams, collaborating to resolve issues, drive alignment, and support successful deployment across multiple markets. Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving Applies analytical skills tovalidatebusiness requirements, investigate system and process issues, interpret operational performance, andidentifypractical improvement opportunities. Learning Agility & Execution Excellence Quickly developsexpertisein digital OTIF capabilities, adapts to evolving priorities, manages multiple deployment activities, and delivers high-quality outcomes with discipline and pace. Experience in Customer Service, Order Management, OTIF, Logistics, Supply Chain Operations, or Supply Chain Planning, preferably within theConsumer PackagedGoods industry. Experience supporting implementation or deployment of digital supply chain solutions (SAP, Salesforce, OMP, Power BI, or similar platforms). Strong understanding of OTIF, Order-to-Cash, Customer Service operations, service level management, and supply chain execution. Experience supporting business process design, solution validation, testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), andhypercareactivities. Experience delivering business readiness, user training, or change management initiatives that support digital transformation. Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (PDCA, Lean, root cause analysis, problem solving) is desirable. Experience working in cross-functional, global organizations with multiple stakeholders and regional deployments. Flexible Working Statement Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you, so thatyou’resupported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.

Rewards & Benefits Statement

Werecogniseand value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including:

Diversity statement

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 thatyou’llbe welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you.You’llbe part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of differentgender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more. Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer 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 betheopportunity for you. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application.