Maintenance Planner
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 9, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026. Diageo scores A on the Alion truth index.
Job Description :
Job title - Maintenance Planner
Location - Leven, Scotland
Contract - Full time, Permanent
Closing Date - 10 November 2026
Standard Scotland 38hr week. 8am - 4.45pm Mon to Thu and 8am to 1pm Friday.
About us
With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world’s most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray, Smirnoff and Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life’s moments - from everyday connections to landmark celebrations.
Bring your talent, curiosity and ambition, and strive for your personal best alongside people who challenge, support and learn from each other. Together, as one outstanding team, we keep learning, improving and raising the bar for our brands, our business and each other.
Join us and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more
About the role
At Diageo, we are seeking a skilled Maintenance Scheduler / Planner to optimize our maintenance resources and practices, ensuring efficiency and safety across our operations.
Key responsibilities for this role will be :
- Lead work planning and control processes, coordinating internal and external maintenance activities.
- Analyse maintenance data using tools such as Excel and Word to improve asset care, equipment performance and maintenance decision-making.
- Coach and engage operational teams to strengthen asset care practices, encourage collaboration and develop a high-performing team.
- Monitor KPIs, drive improvement actions and ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Standards.
- Collaborate with Maintenance Leaders, lead integrated planning meetings and report on maintenance requirements to improve plant performance.
- Maintain SAP data integrity, ensure maintenance plans meet Diageo standards and drive continuous improvement in maintenance performance and resource utilisation.
- Promote a strong safety culture through effective communication and safe working practices, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements.
- Commit to continuous personal development while supporting the growth and development of the wider team.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- City & Guilds or ONC-level qualification in a relevant discipline.
- Proficiency in data analysis and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
- Experience with root cause problem-solving methodologies.
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or maintenance environment.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
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 :
RegularPrimary Location:
Leven ProcessingAdditional Locations :
Job Posting Start Date :
2026-10-27