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Process Engineer

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Diageo

Process Engineer

Saint Andrews, United Kingdom

Process Engineer

Cameronbridge Distillery

Full-Time, Permanent

Closing date - 5th December 2024

This role is based at Cameronbridge Distillery, the biggest grain distillery in Europe. The role responsibilities spans over 3 operational areas, the new make grain distillery, including the white spirits distillery, the bio-energy plant, and Leven sprit supply that includes spirit processing and maturation.

The purpose of this role is to continually provide technical insights to improve and enhance the performance of distilling, whilst driving energy efficiency with considerations of cost, environmental and energy targets. You will work closely with operational teams to lead and support a range of projects to improve operational performance across the 2 Distilleries, BioEnergy plant, and Leven Spirit Supply, develop & support transformational initiatives in partnership with operations to sustain and improve performance into the future.

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Some of the key responsibilities are:
  • Ensuring strategic projects are prioritised correctly to optimize existing and near-future operational abilities, including utility usage.
  • Own and drive process engineering improvement roadmap, aligned with overall CamLe (2 distilleries and plant) vision & mission
  • Develop and support transformational initiatives in partnership with operations to sustain and enhance performance into the future.
  • Benchmark internally and externally to Identify new technical insights to unlock performance pushing the boundaries to breakthrough performance.
  • Build and sustain working relationships with other functional stakeholders within the Scotch category (Technical specialists, project engineering, risk & governance, sustainability, procurement) to deliver holistic solutions to challenges.


To be successful in this role, you will need:
  • A masters level qualification or equivalent experience in Engineering field.
  • Experienced in process engineering in a FMCG, Manufacturing or similar preferably within food & beverage sector.
  • Experience in leading and delivering projects within a functional and multi-functional team.
  • Experienced in working in partnership with various stakeholders.
  • Track record of phenomenal engagement and communication skills.
  • Experienced in Statistical analysis tools & software packages.
  • Good to have a lean / Six Sigma qualification and or experience.
  • Full Clean Driving Licence with >1 year experience.
  • Site presence minimum 80% of working time
  • Ability to travel to other sides as required.


Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And crafting an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and listened to, is a crucial part of this. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a better world. 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.

Join us and you can also expect a highly driven and flexible rewards and benefits package including:
- Contemporary work life balance policies and wellbeing activities
- Private medical insurance
- Product allowance
- Access to discounts at 1000's of retailers
- Contributory pension of up to 14% by Diageo
- Company freeshares
- Sharesave/sharepurchase/sharematch options
- Cycle to work scheme
- Annual bonus of circa 10% of your base salary (dependent on performance)
- 34 days annual leave per annum including bank holidays
- 6 months of paid parental leave (regardless of gender)

You'll be part of an organisation that embraces 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 - an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more. And you'll help us champion inclusion and diversity across our entire business: with our employees, our suppliers, across our brands, and within the communities in which we operate.

About Us

With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Join us, and you'll be celebrated for your work and empowered to be you. Together with people around the world, you'll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a tomorrow worth celebrating.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. To achieve this, we need the world's very best people. Join us and help to take Diageo and our timeless, pioneering brands to the next level.

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

Client-provided location(s): Cameron Bridge, Leven KY8 5RR, UK
Job ID: Diageo-JR1106124
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Pension
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led

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