Senior Craft

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 

In this role, you will provide proactive supervisory support for site maintenance activities, working closely with maintenance planners, business leaders and craft teams to support daily operations. You will drive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality while ensuring compliance with safe systems of work.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support contractor management, including issuing permits to work and reviewing Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with Diageo standards, health and safety requirements, and relevant regulations, including COMAH and PUWER, as well as equipment isolation procedures (LOTO).
• Support Maintenance Reliability Team Leaders (MRTLs) with technical issues, root cause problem solving (RCPS) and maintenance planning.
• Identify and escalate risks to weekly maintenance plans, helping prioritise activities and source spare parts and manufacturer support when required.
• Review preventative maintenance schedules to eliminate duplication, improve effectiveness and prevent equipment failures.
• Coach operators in equipment care, routine maintenance, machine setup optimisation and problem-solving techniques to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Lead or support equipment maintenance and reliability improvement initiatives, identifying potential issues and participating in regular reviews.
• Support capital investment projects, equipment improvement activities and the safe management of changes to equipment and processes.
• Work with operational teams to provide engineering expertise and resolve complex equipment issues.

• Support performance against key measures covering Safety, Quality, Environment, Asset Care, Delivery, Productivity, Cost and Morale.
• Use performance indicators and regular operational reviews to monitor results, identify issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Follow established processes and standards, setting a positive example and coaching colleagues to maintain high standards.
• Take ownership of personal development by using Diageo Learning Hub and other learning resources to build skills and improve performance.

• Time-served electrical or mechanical trade qualification (or local equivalent), with a minimum HNC in a relevant discipline and at least five years’ engineering experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of plant operations, maintenance systems (SAP/MRP), planned maintenance and equipment reliability.
• Experience in coaching, developing and supporting a multi-skilled team, with strong teamwork and people management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and relevant business systems, with an understanding of environmental and quality management systems.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Desirable: Knowledge of Health & Safety and environmental legislation, lean methodologies, ManEx, process control, Reliability-Centred Maintenance (RCM), production and supply chain management, and financial processes, including Capex, repairs and maintenance (R&M) and zero-based budgeting.
• Flexible approach, with the ability to provide shift cover when required.  

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.  

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application.  

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