Maintenance Support Lead position at Pernod Ricard.| United Kingdom

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Pernod Ricard Maintenance Support Lead

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Dumbarton....United Kingdom

Maintenance Support Lead Your Manager: Engineering Site Services Team Manager Team: Engineering Location: Kilmalid, Dumbarton Be part of something big We are Pernod Ricard, a leading company in the global spirits industry with over 19,000 employees globally. We own 16 of the world’s top 100 Spirits Brands and hold one of the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios in the industry with premium brands available in over 160 countries, including: Absolut vodka, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater, Malfy and Monkey 47 gins, Malibu liqueur and Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes. Here in the UK In the UK, Pernod Ricard is made up of 4 businesses: Chivas Brothers, the largest brand company in the Group, responsible for the production and management of our award-winning Scotch whisky portfolio Pernod Ricard UK , which markets , sells and distributes our products in the UK market Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail , the global and EMEA home of the group’s duty free, air travel and cruises business. The Absolut Group, the brand owner of our global white spirits portfolio, whose Gin brand unit and Business Acceleration team sit in London. We are an organisation of 2,000 employees in the UK, headquartered in London, in a brand-new office designed with sustainability, ‘conviviality’ and collaboration in mind. We also have offices in Scotland and various distilleries and production sites across the UK from Plymouth to London to Speyside. Your new team This position sits in our Chivas Brothers business. At Chivas Brothers, our 1,600-strong team across 27 sites is committed to upholding the heritage of Scotch and ensuring its sustainable future, as well as opening it up to new audiences across the globe. The scope of Operations stretches from Procurement through conversion (distillation and maturation) and manufacturing (or bottling) to all the downstream Supply Chain activities until the final product is delivered. In addition, Operations play a very active role in Innovation, Talent Development and Operational Risk Management. The Bottling & Blending Engineering department provides innovative solutions to Process, Re-Engineering and Continuous Improvement projects or issues with the Site Services team supporting operations in achieving required performance levels of plant and site services equipment to meet business continuity, statutory compliance and stakeholder expectations. Your unique contribution The Maintenance Support Lead will be responsible for leading and developing a team of multi-skilled engineering technicians to provide effective Engineering planned and preventative support and deliver safe, reliable and cost-efficient maintenance and repair of plant, equipment and site infrastructure. You will have four main areas of responsibility: Team Engagement: Support the develop and training of technicians and operators to deliver a step change in manufacturing performance Support plans to improve functional employee engagement results Identify technical training needs in operational areas against the competence models and facilitate adherence to annual training plans Operational Delivery: Through escalation process, provide front line, technical support to significantly improve equipment performance Lead technical root cause problem solving Take ownership and meet targets for effective Planned Preventive Maintenance, follow on work orders and Corrective Repairs and Documentation Drive continuous improvement culture Lead equipment overhauls and other initiatives within your area of responsibility in support of manufacturing excellence Improve engineering effectiveness through key performance indicators and driving improvement plans Lead weekly Asset care meetings and plan all maintenance works being considerate of plant access, resources and materials Safety & Quality: Take the lead in ensuring that your area of responsibility complies with all Health, Safety, Environmental, Product Integrity, Quality and Risk Management Engineering requirements Proactively promote and pursue a reduction in accident and incident frequency rates Undertake audits to promote and ensure compliance with agreed standards and safe ways of working Manage contractor RAMs review, induction and on site works under permit; communicate effectively with relevant stakeholders Responsible for the upkeep of plant and equipment to ensure departmental quality standards are maintained Implement and drive Asset care principles and ways of working Continually review and administer engineering systems, procedures and maintenance practices in support of your area of responsibility to maintain and improve quality Ensure that critical spares availability and routine requirements are identified, communicated and available for your area of responsibility Ensure technical library is up to date with all information required to support the teams and ensure all new machinery is updated in advance of machine startups Cost: Ensure adhering to Control of addition to stock tool to manage our inventory stock levels Manage and control revenue, labour and CAPEX spend for your area of responsibility to agreed budget levels Deliver plant downtime and availability targets by incrementally improving asset reliability Who you’ll be working with Internally , you’ll collaborate with the wider Engineering team as well as other areas of Operations, including Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, Bottling, Vatting, Quality and Health and Safety. Externally , you will collaborate with contractors, suppliers, and vendors to ensure delivery of services to the highest standard. You will also collaborate and maintain appropriate relationships with external regulatory and professional bodies, trade associations, emergency services and local authorities. Your blend of talent This position could be right for you if you: Have a recognised electrical, mechanical, or building services qualification, minimum HNC level and extensive experience working in Site / Building Services within a packaging, processing, manufacturing or FMCG environment Have experience in leading / managing direct or indirect teams, with the ability to apply coaching techniques and processes to train and develop others in the fields of lean manufacturing improvement, problem solving and diagnostic techniques. Are experienced in managing asset and plant performance within structured asset management framework and schedule through computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS) Have a safety qualification (e.g., IOSH/NEBOSH) and are experienced in Safe Systems of Work, permits, and high volume contractor management Are skilled in fault diagnosis, Root Cause investigation and effectively using Asset Management Systems Our mix of benefits For your health , we offer private medical insurance, income protection and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme. Our lifestyle benefits include 25 days’ annual holiday (increasing with length of service up to 27) plus 11 public holidays, your employee pension, share incentive plan, share ownership plan, life assurance and more! You can access lots of gifts & discounts, including an allowance each year to spend on our brands in our staff shop, our reward & recognition scheme and employee discounts from a range of high street retailers. We have regular events in our very own office bar, employee-run networks, a culture of flexibility and trust and a variety of tools and resources to help you focus on your wellbeing and mental fitness. Conviviality: the Pernod Ricard Way We have our own way of doing things. We call it conviviality ! It’s our way of being, and something unique you feel and experience when working for Pernod Ricard. We’re committed to conviviality, and with this, you’ll be Proud to Belong to our Pernod Ricard family. You’ll be Empowered to Perform, supported to succeed, and acknowledged for the value you bring. We combine all this with our Commitment to Care: we are unlocking the magic of human connection to transform our industry and make a positive impact on the world though our strong focus on sustainability and responsibility. We’re committed to diversity and inclusion People are at the heart of everything we do at Pernod Ricard and are the foundation of our collective spirit as ‘Créateurs de Convivialité’. We promote diversity and inclusion throughout our business and supply chain. In our teams, we proactively foster a diverse work force and an inclusive culture – an environment where we can truly be ourselves. We will assess your application for this role based on your skills, experiences and achievements, not your gender, age, ethnic or educational background or any other such factors. Please feel free to leave these off your CV and application form if you so wish. Similarly, if you would like to discuss opportunities for flexible working or require accommodations or support to complete our application process, please let us know. Responsible drinking As ‘Créateurs de convivialité’, we want to turn social interactions into genuine and friendly experiences of sharing and wellbeing. In our culture, we want to create diverse teams in which our differences contribute to our success. Therefore, all are welcome at Pernod Ricard, regardless of your religious beliefs or personal choices on the consumption of alcohol. In our business, we work together with industry members, civil society, governments, local authorities and UN bodies to promote responsible drinking. Closing Date for Applications: 10th March 2026 Job Posting End Date: 2026-03-11 Target Hire Date : 2026-05-04 Target End Date :

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