About the role
The Control Engineer will provide an in-house service for Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) work including projects and to get involved in all aspects of control and instrumentation.
What you will do
Carry out agreed modifications to distillery HMI/SCADA systems.
Support control projects with Maintenance teams and Project Engineers.
Collaborate closely with Distillery Management on PLC, control and instrumentation matters.
Assist Multi-Skilled Technicians with instrumentation problems and critical instrumentation testing.
Responsibility for providing call out support to the sites.
Your skills and background
Have a trade qualification with an electrical background.
Experience in working with instrumentation to carry out setting up, fault finding and calibration.
Have a sound understanding of Allen-Bradley PLC systems including diagnosing and fixing faults, I/O, programming and graphics.
Prior experience in programming of batch processes
Have awareness of industrial communication protocols, Cyber Security and a commitment to Health & Safety legislation.
Possess a full UK driving licence.
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 path
We 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 benefits
Competitive salary
Defined Contribution Pension
Private medical insurance, including income protection
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
20 days’ annual holiday (increasing with length of service) plus public holidays,
Pernod Ricard share incentive plan and share ownership plan
Life Assurance·
An allowance each year to spend on our brands·
Our reward & recognition scheme·
Employee discounts from a range of high street retailers.
Learn more about working with Pernod Ricard https://www.pernod-ricard.com/en
Learn more about Chivas Brothers https://www.chivasbrothers.com/
Closing Date for Applications: 23rd November 2026
Job Posting End Date
2026-11-23
Target Hire Date
2026-12-31
Target End Date
