Maintenance Class B-1

Job Title: Maintenance Class B-1

Job Description

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 anda 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 Function Supply Chain & Manufacturing is where our brands are made, moved and delivered to the world.

With over half of our people working across more than 100 sites, this is a complex, large-scale operation that brings together production, logistics, engineering and supplier partnerships.

It’s fast-paced and hands-on, with teams working together to ensure quality, efficiency and sustainability at every stage. From sourcing ingredients to getting products into customers’ hands, you’ll play a role in delivering the brands people know and love.

About this role

As a member of the maintenance team, you will ensure that all mechanical assets are maintained to a high standard. Plant breakdowns will be repaired in a timely manner.

The general responsibilities of the function are:

• Carry out a wide range of mechanical engineering tasks including planned maintenance of assets, repairs to assets, installations, and plant improvements.

• Working to comply with Risk Management Standards e.g. H&S, Statutory regulations. Fully comply with all legal and statutory requirements.

• Working on a non-continuous shift pattern with flexibility to cover out of hours breakdown.

• Ensure the day to day running of all mechanical assets.

• Update records using the computerized maintenance system.

Experience/skills required:

An Inter-Provincial Journeyman’s certificate in the Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) trade, and current registration with the Manitoba Department of Labour are required. Working out of General Maintenance and reporting to the Team Leader and Planner, or his designate, the Maintenance Mechanic will have the following:

• Confirmed mechanical aptitude and ability to perform the maintenance activities required of the position;

• Innovative, dependable, safety orientated with a confirmed attendance record;

• Capable of effectively performing requirements of the job with a minimum amount of supervision and capable of working alone when necessary or required;

• Experience in all aspects of the Industrial Mechanic’s trade will be an asset;

• Excellent troubleshooting skills and a validated ability to conduct emergency repairs in plant operational areas; and

• Demonstrated computer skills will be considered an asset.

Compensation

Union position, rate fixed at $48.90 per hour

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 including:

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.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application.

Recruitment Scam Warning

Protecting candidates is very important to us. All communications regarding your application will come from an email address ending in diageo.com. In our recruitment process, we'll never ask for money.

Worker Type:

Regular

Primary Location:

Gimli Plant

Additional Locations:

Job Posting Start Date:

2026-11-05