Engineering Technician - Electrical

Job Description : Shift Engineer   -   Electrical   Marshalls Road, Belfast   Permanent   Closing date:   06/09 /2026     Shift Engineer -   £ 58,833.73 (including shift allowance)   + competitive benefits package including   up to 14 % pension ,   shares   scheme and   more !     Join our   Supply   Chain and   Manufacturing   Team     Our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team are problem-solvers, sourcing, producing, and delivering our much-loved brands to delight customers around the globe. Over half of Diageo’s 30,000+ people work in Supply Chain and Manufacturing.   It’s   an intricate and sophisticated operation   that’s   the product of logistical, manufacturing, and technical collaborations.   Our teams in 100 sites in over 30 countries cover production facilities, supplier relationships, customer   collaborations   and third-party agreements.   We’re   committed to   realising   our ‘Society 2030: Spirit of Progress’ goals, to protect the environment and support our farmers and suppliers. Whatever your skills and experience,   we’ll   help you to thrive in our inclusive culture.     About the role   As a Shift Engineer,   you'll   play a key role in improving line efficiency by minimising unplanned stoppages and improving planned maintenance.   You’ll   lead continuous improvement initiatives, working closely with maintenance teams to ensure quick turnarounds and address recurring issues through root cause problem solving.        Your focus will be on increasing equipment uptime, driving performance in line with Diageo's standards, and ensuring health and safety compliance. Achieving site and personal KPIs will be a top priority as you contribute to our culture of manufacturing excellence.        Key responsibilities:     Contributing to the achievement and improvement of Asset Care KPI’s through the delivery of efficient and effective maintenance, repair, problem solving and improvement of assets and their availability across site .     Contributing to the achievement and improvement of Asset Care KPIs through efficient maintenance, repairs, and problem-solving.    Support improvement projects focused on compliance, waste reduction, cash savings, and performance reliability.    Ensure effective information sharing, handovers, and teamwork, providing technical knowledge and collaborating with OEMs for solutions.    Manage Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules, ensuring   accurate   completion to standards and SAP input.    Support capital work, including installation, commissioning, and early equipment management; review RCM as needed.    Work with Operators, Reliability Engineers, and Shift Managers on situational problem-solving using root cause analysis.    Participate in Daily Tier meetings to address and resolve performance issues.    Proactively   anticipate   and address issues, driving solutions with the wider engineering team.    Conduct Daily Craft Inspections and collaborate with Shift Managers to   optimize   machine efficiency and perform repairs during downtime.        Health and safety compliance is key, and   you’ll   be at the forefront of making sure this is   monitored   alongside ensuring both site and personal targets are achieved.        About You     We're   seeking a   qualified electrical engineer with experience in a fast-paced production or manufacturing environment and a passion for improving asset performance. A proactive problem-solver, you thrive on   identifying   root causes, reducing downtime, and driving continuous improvement while   maintaining   the highest standards of safety, quality, and reliability.     Recognised Electrical Apprenticeship and Electrical HNC (or equivalent qualification)   17th or 18th Edition qualified   Knowledge of v ariable frequency drives. servo drives and motors, Asi bus,   profi bus   and electro-pneumatics.   PLC fault finding and diagnostic experience (preferred)   Proven experience in a production, manufacturing, or FMCG environment   Strong knowledge of electrical maintenance, asset care, and preventative maintenance practices   Skilled in fault finding, root cause analysis, and implementing effective long-term solutions   Collaborative team player with a focus on safety, performance, and achieving KPI targets through continuous improvement initiatives       Working with Us     Flexibility is key to our success. From part-time and compressed hours to   different locations , our people work flexibly in ways to suit them. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that   you’re   supported from day one.     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.    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 the next level 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.      If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you   submit   your application.     Worker Type : Regular Primary Location: Marshalls Road Additional Locations : Job Posting Start Date : 2026-08-20 — Published by Diageo. Apply on the employer's own posting.