Maintenance Electrician

About the role

As a Maintenance Electrician at Diageo, you will ensure the site operates safely, reliably and efficiently, supporting blending, packaging and dispatch operations in a fast‑paced FMCG environment.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver planned preventative maintenance to electrical equipment in line with the site maintenance strategy.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns, diagnose faults and restore equipment to minimise downtime and improve OEE.
• Provide front‑line electrical support across blending, packaging and dispatch operations.
• Support root‑cause analysis, share knowledge and coach others to prevent repeat issues.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that improve reliability and reduce maintenance costs.
• Support production lines through an electrical call‑out roster, typically day and afternoon shifts.
• Use CMMS systems such as SAP to accurately capture maintenance activity, data and insights.

Required profile

• Current Electrical Licence (essential).
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in an industrial or FMCG maintenance environment.
• Experience with hazardous‑area electrical installations (highly desirable).
• Strong fault‑finding, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multi‑trade team.

Required skills

• Hazardous‑area electrical installations.
• PLC and SCADA‑controlled equipment.
• Variable speed drives, pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics and drawings.
• CMMS platforms such as SAP.

What we offer

• Competitive perks and flexible work options.
• Inclusive, diverse culture with commitment to inclusion and diversity.