Controls & Automation EngineerYour Manager: Controls & Automation LeadTeam: Bottling EngineeringLocation: Kilmalid, Dumbarton - this role will be mostly site based with some flexibility for remote working around business needsContract Type: PermanentPernod Ricard is a worldwide leader in the spirits and champagne industry, blending traditional craftsmanship, state-of-the-art brand development, and global distribution technologies. Our prestigious portfolio of premium to luxury brands includes Absolut vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Malibu liqueur, and Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes. Our mission is to ensure the long-term growth of our brands with full respect for people and the environment, while empowering our employees around the world to be ambassadors of our purposeful, inclusive, and responsible culture of authentic conviviality Chivas Brothers is the Pernod Ricard business dedicated entirely to Scotch whisky. Our award-winning portfolio features some of the world’s most revered single malt and blended Scotch whisky brands, including Chivas, Ballantine’s, Royal Salute, The Glenlivet and Aberlour, which are exported from Scotland to over 100 countries worldwide. As the world’s No.2 Scotch whisky producer with a 1,600-strong team across 26 sites, we are committed to upholding the heritage and pursuing the progress of Scotch and ensuring its sustainable future, as well as opening it up to new audiences across the globe. About the roleWe are currently hiring a Controls & Automation Engineer to be responsible for Coordinating the delivery of Capital Expenditure and continuous improvement projects across manufacturing operations, managing activities from concept and funding approval through to commissioning and handover. The role provides technical expertise in instrumentation, control systems and Industry 4.0 technologies, supporting engineering and operational teams to improve operational effectiveness, drive innovation, and implement smart manufacturing solutions.What you will doProject Execution and DeliveryManaging CAPEX and continuous improvement projects including multi-disciplined teams and any associated contract resource functions. Assume responsibility for all aspects from securing of funds through to commissioning and handover. Ensure that new systems or ways of working are pro-actively sought and developed to improve the project execution process and ensure they are implemented across all project functions.Technical Support and AdviceProviding technical assistance and training to maintenance engineering department and other operations teams to ensure that production is maximized including supporting various Manufacturing Industry 4.0 initiatives. Provide advice to engineering and operations managers on new or modified installations to ensure a consistency of approach.Systems InstallationSpecify, design, purchase and supervise the installation of instrumentation and control systems and work with internal teams and vendors to incorporate methodologies for setting up smart sensors, ways to extract and exchange data and standards such as OPC UA.Safety and PoliciesProactively manage safety to company, group and national standards. Support the implementation of Bottling & Blending Control and Automation policies.Support and maintain compliance with group and company-wide Control System policies and procedures.Your skills and backgroundDegree in electrical, electronic, software or related engineering discipline, or equivalent practical experience gained in a relevant role.Experience in Project Management and work collaboratively with contractors and internal teams.Experience in control system design, procurement, installation and commissioning, as well as in hazardous area design, installation, and commissioning.Proficient in the use and application of software, PLC (preferably Rockwell or Siemens), Process Control Systems and automation systems and their implementation in a modern business environment. Experience with, or an interest in developing expertise in, Industry 4.0 technologies would be beneficial.Full UK driving license.Why join us?Collective Spirit You will be part of a connected, international community shaped by iconic brands, a performance mindset, and a proud legacy, where collaboration, fun and ambition coexist. Craft your pathWe empower you to own your career, innovate boldly and grow alongside our business, surrounded by leaders who value curiosity, energy, and impact. Cultivate the future You’ll help shape a business with a soul — one that cherishes the land, respects communities, and brings good times from a good place, responsibly and sustainably. 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 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. Our recruiting team are more than happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process, in order for you to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Our mix of benefitsCompetitive salary, along with performance related bonusDefined Contribution Pension Private medical insurance, including income protection.Comprehensive Employee Assistance ProgrammeGenerous annual holiday entitlement (increasing with length of service) plus public holidays.Pernod Ricard share incentive plan and share ownership plan.Life AssuranceAn allowance each year to spend on our brands.Our reward & recognition scheme Employee discounts from a range of high street retailersRegular events in our very own office barLearn more about working with Pernod Ricard Learn more about Chivas Brothers Job Posting End Date:Target Hire Date:2027-01-11Target End Date:SummaryLocation: DumbartonType: Full time
Control & Automation Engineer in London employer: Pernod Ricard
Pernod Ricard is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that values collaboration, innovation, and personal growth. As a Controls & Automation Engineer based in Kilmalid, Dumbarton, you will be part of a prestigious team dedicated to the heritage and future of Scotch whisky, with access to competitive benefits, a supportive environment for career development, and a commitment to sustainability and inclusion.
