About the Role
- We are seeking a Control of Works Engineer (Compliance) to play a meaningful role in ensuring site compliance with current legislation and Diageo Global Technical standards.
- This is a high-impact position responsible for leading and continuously improving the Control of Contractors process, ensuring all contractor and in-house activities are carried out safely, compliantly, and in line with statutory requirements.
- You will be instrumental in embedding a strong safety culture across site while maintaining robust governance over permit issuing, Risk Assessments and method statements (RAMS), and contractor controls.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and continuously improve the Control of Contractors planning process.
- Facilitate the weekly Control of Contractors meeting.
- Provide permit cover across shifts as required.
- Act as First Approver for Site Engineering RAMS within the manufacturing software system (Helix).
- Act as Second Approver for other site works RAMS.
- Issue permits to safely control contractor and in-house activities, monitor compliance during works, ensure completion sign-off, and close permits in Enablon.
- Conduct periodic contractor audits.
- Deliver H&S briefings, safety alerts, and toolbox talks.
- Support the development of standardised engineering strategies for contractor control.
- Maintain compliance with IA audit processes.
- Contribute to dynamic risk assessments for non-routine activities.
- Prepare reports and maintain visual management updates for the Maintenance Manager.
- Stay informed of regulatory developments and best practice in compliance control.
We would love to hear from you if you:
- Are a time-served Mechanical or Electrical Engineer, preferably qualified to HNC level or equivalent.
- Hold IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH certification.
- Proven experience in a maintenance engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
- Have previous permit writing experience.
- Have a solid understanding of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
- Have practical experience managing permit categories including:
- Working at Height
- Confined Space Entry
- Hot Work
- Electrical (LV/HV)
- Excavations
- Lifting Operations
- Have strong knowledge of LOTO and process isolations.
- Are computer literate (e.g., Microsoft Office and CMMS such as SAP).
Desirable Experience
- Working knowledge of Enablon permit systems.
- Understanding of Mechanical or Electrical legislation and standards (e.g., CompEx).
- Knowledge of Machinery and Functional Safety systems.
- Familiarity with CDM, COMAH, and DSEAR regulations.
- Understanding of Environmental and Quality systems.
Key Site and Team Facts –
- 100+ Brands, 2,500 SKU’s & up to 40 million cases packed a year
- Whisky, Gin, Vodka, Rum & a wide range of ready-to-drink products
- Over 1.25m cases per week at peak
- 1100 people including 3rd parties
- 25 lines spread over three halls, with two new lines in the next 6 months
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Ready to break free from the traditional Monday–Friday 9–5?
If you’re looking for something different — a leadership role that delivers impact and gives you midweek free — this could be exactly what you’ve been waiting for.
Working just three days a week means more time for family commitments, personal projects, study, travel, or simply enjoying your weekdays while others are at work. It’s a compressed working pattern that offers both responsibility and flexibility.
If you’re looking for a role with real ownership, strategic input, and the opportunity to shape a culture of continuous improvement — this is your chance.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
As Packaging Team Leader, you will take full accountability for shift performance across your area. This includes production delivery, team engagement, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
You will:
- Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team of Operators, Equipment Owners and Engineers
- Drive performance across safety, quality, cost, delivery and morale metrics
- Champion Manufacturing Excellence and Lean principles
- Build a strong continuous improvement culture through structured problem-solving and root cause analysis
- Own and deliver balanced scorecard targets for your area
- Shape and deliver the medium-to-long-term strategy for your lines, including CapEx and productivity improvement proposals
- Take full ownership of day-to-day “run” activities while actively leading “improve” initiatives
Your Impact
This is more than managing a shift.
You will create an environment where:
- People feel engaged, supported and accountable
- Standards are clear and consistently delivered
- Problems are solved at root cause
- Performance improves sustainably
You will operate decisively and with agility, supporting ongoing growth and change while maintaining high operational standards.
We’d love to hear from you if you bring:
- Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment
- Strong coaching and team development capability
- Experience driving continuous improvement and Lean practices
- Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
- Confidence influencing across functions and building strong working relationships
- Energy, resilience and a proactive mindset
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