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Job Description :
Mechanical Production Engineer
Leven, Fife
1 Year Fixed Term Contract
Mechanical Production Engineer - £53,152 inclusive of shift allowance + competitive benefits package with pension, shares scheme and bonus!
About the role
This role sits at the heart of Diageo’s vibrant Leven packaging site, one of our most dynamic global hubs. Here, we package an incredible portfolio of Scotch malt whiskies, white spirits, and ready‑to‑drink favourites that reach over 170 countries. Leven is not just a key manufacturing site within the Scotch supply category, it’s a place where innovation, collaboration, and world‑class craftsmanship come to life every day.
Serving as a Production Engineer focused on mechanical systems, you’ll be a driving force behind the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of our mechanical assets. Your expertise will keep our lines running smoothly, your curiosity will spark meaningful improvements, and your influence will help shape a more resilient and efficient future for the site.
What you’ll be leading and contributing to:
Health and safety aren’t just priorities, they’re woven into the way we work. In this role, you’ll be a trusted guardian of both, ensuring we meet and exceed site and personal KPIs while encouraging a culture where everyone feels supported, empowered, and proud to work safely.
Shifts
As a Mechanical Production Engineer, you will work:
Dayshift 8am - 16:45, Fri 8am - 1pm
Nightshift 22:00 - 8am
Backshift - 14:00 - 22:30, Fri 11am - 5pm
About you
To truly thrive in this team, you should bring strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to communicate effortlessly at every level of the business. We’re looking for someone who shows initiative, contributes fresh ideas, and feels empowered to support and shape our current ways of working with positivity and care.
Key Skills & Experience
Desirable Skills & Experience
(Preferable but not essential)
Working with Us
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.
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Worker Type :
Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)Primary Location:
Leven ProcessingAdditional Locations :
Job Posting Start Date :
2026-03-13