Job Description :

Engineering Safety & Compliance Engineer 

Central belt of Scotland – Location flexible with agreement (Shieldhall / Abercrombie / Blackgrange / Cambus / Cameronbridge / Cluny / Leven / Alloa) 

Permanent / Full Time Position 

Closing date: 2nd July 

 

 

Join our Global Engineering Team! 

  

Diageo Global Engineering team is a trusted partner to safely deliver best-in-class Engineering Solutions that bring Diageo Products to the World. We succeed together through our talented people, collaboration, agility and creativity. 

  

Global Engineering works to define, build and embed best practices for all capital engineering projects. We also implement projects wherever it is required of us. Through capital projects and innovative solutions, we enable the business to grow in line with the 6 must-do's - Safety, Value, Quality, Innovation, Sustainability, and Consistency. 

 

 

The purpose of the role is to provide specialist technical support and guidance supporting Global Engineering, Global Governance, and site partners. The role directly reports to the Lead Engineering Safety & Compliance Engineer and has no direct reportee’s. The main responsibilities are direct specialist delivery on machinery safety risk assessments (PUWER) within the GB Island of Ireland (IOI) sector of Diageo’s business, supporting engineering legislation clarification and embedding Global engineering standards and specifications with consistency across Diageo’s GB IOI sector sites aligned to Global Governance. 

 

Key Accountabilities:

Provide guidance on machinery safety supporting Diageo’s Global Capex Engineering teams within GB IOI sector. Coordinate all GB IOI sector PUWER machinery assessments. Provide/update PUWER machinery assessments within existing GB IOI sector production locations. Manage all GB IOI sector machinery inventory on Diageo’s PUWER data base tool. Provide machinery safety guidance to site and Governance partners. Support machinery safety compliance partners in Rest of the World (ROW). Review and update global engineering standards and legislation.  

We would love to hear from you if you: 

Hold an Electrical qualification (HNC, ONC, C&G, or equivalent) – essential 

Have a relevant qualification in machinery safety (CMSE, UCPD, C&G, or equivalent), or are willing to pursue one. 

Possess an ATEX qualification (CompEX 1-4 and/or 14, or equivalent) – desirable 

Hold a NEBOSH National General Certificate, or are willing to work towards it.

Have knowledge of CE/UKCA marking OR machinery safety function design in accordance with EN ISO 13849-1 and EN 62061 - or are actively working towards it .

Have a solid understanding of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER). 

Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels with internal and external partners and maintain strong attention to detail. 

Are proficient in IT and data analysis tools, such as Excel and Power BI. 

Have a proven track record of success in a fast-paced consumer goods environment.

Are adaptable to change and committed to continual development, with the ability to prioritise and plan effectively under pressure. 

 

Some of the other mandatory requirements: 

Ability to travel within GB, IOI and EU when required 

Valid passport 

A full clean UK DL 

 

 

Flexible Working Statement 

Flexibility is key to success in our business and many of our people work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us about what flexibility means to you and don’t let anything stop you from applying. 

 

 

Working with Us 

Join us and you can also expect a highly competitive and flexible rewards and benefits package including: 

Contemporary work life balance policies and wellbeing activities

Contributory pension scheme 

Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family 

Annual bonus (dependent on performance) 

Share options 

34 days annual leave per annum (inclusive of public holidays 25+9) 

 

Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to Diageo’s purpose of “celebrating life every day everywhere”. This purpose is inclusive in nature as it values everybody irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity. 

We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow and our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution each person brings. 

 

About Us 

From Arthur Guinness to Johnnie Walker, our business was founded on people of great character and in 250 years, nothing’s changed. We’re the world’s leading premium alcohol company. Our brands are industry icons. And our success is thanks to the strength of our people, in every role. It’s why we trust them with our legacy. And it’s why we reward them with the career-defining opportunities that they deserve.  

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected Consumer Products Company in the world. To achieve these, we need the world’s very best people. 

We're looking for people with creativity, boldness and a sense of purpose to take Diageo and our timeless, pioneering brands to the next level. 

 

Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you. 

 

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

 

Worker Type :

Regular

Primary Location:

Abercrombie

Additional Locations :

Blackgrange, Cambus, Cameronbridge, Cluny, Leven Processing, Shieldhall

Job Posting Start Date :

2025-06-18