Manufacturing Technician

Manufacturing Technician (Process Operator)

Location:

Belfast, Baileys Mallusk

Contract:

FTC 12 months or Secondment
Closing Date: 21st January 2026

From Arthur Guinness to Johnnie Walker, our business was founded on people of great character. And in 250 years, nothing has changed, people of all genders with great character continue the innovation with the same passion as our founders. We’re the world’s leading premium alcohol company. Our brands are industry icons. Diageo is where you’ll find a wide variety of personalities, experiences and perspectives, wherever you’re based in the world.

Being part of Diageo means being a torchbearer for our brands and making them even better for the next generation. It’s a career-defining responsibility. If you have a genuine passion for our craft, our character and our products, help us continue the story. Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you. Diageo’s vision creates a powerful mandate for a Continuous Improvement culture, which reinforces strong performance.

Baileys is the world’s number one selling liqueur brand, and is one of Diageo’s global priority brands. As part of Diageo Baileys Global Supply manufactures, packages and distributes over 7 million cases of Baileys Original Irish Cream and Sheridan’s Liqueur throughout the world from the 2 sites in Dublin and Belfast.

This role is responsible for the control of programs to produce Baileys Original Irish Cream and its component parts whilst ensuring that relevant risk management procedures e.g. H&S, C&E, DIAGEO Quality Standards and Environmental considerations are adhered to.

• Daily receipt of ingredient deliveries, stock control of raw materials and finished product.
• Use of manufacturing programmes to control Baileys Irish Cream production.
• 100% adherence to all associated quality checks from pre‑intake through to final product and recording of the results on SAP.
• Completion of all documentation, including for example production, C&E and quality.
• Preventative and reactive maintenance on the plant.
• Participation in H&S and continuous improvement activities through site manufacturing excellence program.
• Maintenance of a high standard of plant hygiene and product quality.
• Support all facets of asset care through Manufacturing Excellence program.
• Use the CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System) for all maintenance related tasks for individual assets.
• Use downtime tracking tools available on site.
• Use data to interpret issues and apply effective root causing to improve efficiency.
• Achievement of maximum throughput per day from the process plant.

Engineering qualifications or apprenticeships would be desirable.

• FMCG Industry experience, working to high quality standards.
• Computer literate, knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and SAP are essential.
• Technical aptitude, mechanical, electrical and/or instrumentation awareness is an advantage.
• Knowledge of component supply and materials would be an advantage.

• Great ‘can do’ attitude along with excellent communication skills.
• A keen team player within and across teams – who can lead on work activities, including manufacturing excellence projects.
• Technically capable of carrying out routine maintenance and minor repair tasks as well as the ability to demonstrate knowledge of asset care principles.
• Ability to complete and maintain documentation and system records to high degree of accuracy.
• Structured problem solving and data analytics skills.
• Ability to prioritise and work within given timeline and performance measures.
• Ability to challenge established ways of operating to create improvement ideas.
• A motivated self‑starter capable of learning in a fast‑paced environment.
• Flexibility within a shift working environment.

Our purpose is to celebrate life, everyday, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and can belong, is a crucial part of this. We embrace 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…