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Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

**WE CANNOT ACCEPT APPLICANTS WHO REQURE SPONSORSHIP**

**MUST HAVE FOOD MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE**

Days Based role | Competitive Salary | Excellent Career Progression

Are you a skilled Maintenance Engineer with experience within Food manufacturing? I’m partnering with a well-established and growing manufacturer in Scotland to recruit a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer who will play a key role in keeping high-performing production lines running safely and efficiently.

This is an opportunity to join a business that is investing heavily in this particular site, with this role being available as a direct result of that investment, and they're also looking to upgradetechnology, machinery and importantly, standards within the Engineering department.

What's on Offer?

Shift:
Week 1: Mon - Fri, 6-2:30pm
Week2: Mon - Tue, 6-2:30pm then sat & Sun: 6-6pm
Week3: Mon – Fri, 2-10pm

Average 40hr week, only 1 weekend in 3 and no night shift.

Salary: £50,000

Additional: Legitimate scope for serious progression and numerous wider group opportunities

The Role

As a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety and performance of a wide range of production machinery and site infrastructure. You’ll be working as part of a close-knit engineering team, supporting both reactive and preventative maintenance activities.

Key responsibilities include:

* Carrying out routine maintenance, fault finding and repairs on production equipment (including conveyors, packaging machinery and processing equipment).

* Responding quickly to breakdowns to minimise downtime and keep production moving smoothly.

* Supporting the installation and commissioning of new machinery and assisting with automation and control system upgrades.

* Recording all maintenance work in line with internal and regulatory standards.

* Ensuring all activities comply with health & safety requirements, IEE Wiring Regulations, and food safety standards (including BRC and HACCP).

* Taking part in CI initiatives, audits, inspections and root-cause analysis.

* Supervising contractors when required and collaborating with production teams to deliver improvements.

About You

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

* NVQ Level 3, or similar in Electrical or mechanical Engineering or equivalent discipline.

* Proven engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.

* Electrical and automation knowledge, including PLC understanding.

* Excellent diagnostic, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

* Ability to interpret electrical drawings and schematics confidently.

* Experience with preventative maintenance systems and continuous improvement principles (e.g., Kaizen, TPM).

* A self-motivated, organised approach with strong communication abilities.

Why Apply?

* Join a stable and respected food manufacturing business.

* Work with modern equipment and ongoing site investment.

* Be part of a collaborative engineering team focused on improvement.

* Opportunities for professional development and progression.

We look forward to receiving your application