Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

An Electrical & Instrumentation Technician delivers best-in-class planned, preventative, and corrective maintenance activities across our whisky distillation facilities. Working at the heart of our malt distilleries, they ensure that both electrical systems and instrumentation are performing reliably, safely and compliantly. The successful candidate will support continuous improvement across John Dewar and Sons Ltd (JDSL) / Bacardi to ensure that:

• Key operational metrics within Spirit Supply are consistently achieved
• Engineering performance targets are met through effective maintenance practices
• Distillery assets, equipment, and engineering systems meet Bacardi standards
• Equipment uptime is maximized, ensuring consistent production and process efficiency
• World Class Manufacturing principles are embedded and continuously advanced

This role is ideal for a qualified electrician with hands-on experience in process environments and a passion for both electrical systems and instrumentation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute to the development of a proactive and predictive maintenance strategy for all site assets
• Execute planned and corrective maintenance tasks, logging all work accurately in the CMMS, including time spent, faults identified, and parts used
• Maintain and improve the site’s asset inspection and maintenance programme, ensuring compliance with statutory, safety, and best practice requirements
• Follow quality SOPs to ensure first-time-right equipment reliability and correct engineering standards are met
• Recommend improvements to Preventive Maintenance plans and advise on spare part requirements to maximise equipment uptime
• Support plant optimisation initiatives and suggest improvements to enhance efficiency and reliability
• Liaise with and support external suppliers and contractors as required, including permit-to-work (PTW) arrangements
• Participate actively in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement activities to drive maintenance excellence
• Maintain work areas to 5S standards, ensuring cleanliness, organisation, and safe working conditions
• Be aware of key team KPIs and contribute to their improvement through individual actions and team collaboration
• Support asset projects from design through to implementation, testing, and handover, ensuring documentation and registers are updated accordingly
• Provide first-line breakdown support for assets, particularly at the Aberfeldy site
• Proactively monitor asset performance, walk the floor, and challenge underperformance, implementing timely and effective solutions
• Identify and engage in personal training and development activities, including CompEx training and working safely in ATEX-regulated hazardous areas
• Comply with all Health & Safety regulations, actively identifying and mitigating hazards before they lead to incidents

Skills / Experience

• Completion of a recognised electrical apprenticeship
• HNC or HND in Electrical Engineering (or a related discipline)
• Strong knowledge of electrical standards and compliance with current regulations
• Experience in a similar role within the spirits industry or a fast-paced FMCG environment preferred
• Confident in fault-finding on PLCs and I/O systems (Siemens knowledge is a plus but not essential)
• Experience working with external SCADA integrators for troubleshooting and system upgrades
• Hands-on experience with process instrumentation and calibration routines
• Familiarity with distillation and fluid handling systems
• Experienced with electronic VSDs and servo drive/control systems
• Competent in diagnosing faults on three-phase motor control circuits
• Knowledgeable in the use and application of various electrical sensors
• CompEx Ex01–Ex04 qualified (hazardous area working)
• BS7671 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations qualified

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Demonstrable experience working safely in a manufacturing or processing environment
• Strong electrical and instrumentation diagnostic and fault-finding abilities
• Skilled in supporting reliable operation of process control systems and instrumentation
• Comfortable working collaboratively with contractors, vendors, and engineering teams
• Knowledge of liquid handling/process equipment and associated machinery
• Familiar with continuous improvement practices and maintenance excellence in a World Class environment

Personal Qualities

• Demonstrates personal responsibility and accountability through consistent commitment and professional behaviour
• Maintains high levels of self-motivation and performance, with the flexibility to support the team (including overtime when required)
• Embodies Bacardi’s 3 F’s culture pillars: Fearless, Founder’s Mentality, Family

LEADERSHIP AGILITY

At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.

• Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
• Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
• People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance
• Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.
• Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with
• Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience.

Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person’s identity.

Perks of Working for us

At Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash! The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance.

• Competitive Pay Package
• Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered (i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)
• Retirement/Pension Plan
• Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
• Calm Meditation App subscription (free)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies

The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change. Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution. Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Beverage Manufacturing