Distillery Maintenance Engineer

Nine Twenty Engineering & Manufacturing; Scotland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Engineer to join their dynamic team in the Moray area. This exciting opportunity involves working in the distilling sector, where you will be responsible for both preventative and reactive maintenance of critical plant equipment. You will ensure compliance with health and safety regulations while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. This dayshift role offers a great work-life balance and a competitive salary package, making it an ideal position for those looking to advance their careers in a highly regulated environment. If you are passionate about engineering and ready to make a significant impact, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with experience in distillery machinery.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety standards and proactive problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Organise and execute preventative maintenance procedures efficiently.
• Provide 24/7 breakdown support and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Preventative Maintenance

Fault Diagnosis

Problem-Solving

Health & Safety Compliance

Continuous Improvement

Education

Qualified in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Specialist Technical Recruitment Manager in Engineering & Manufacturing | Nine Twenty Recruitment

Distillery Maintenance Engineer

Location: Moray Area

Dayshift Role + 1 Week in 4 On-Call Rotation

Nine Twenty Engineering & Manufacturing are delighted to partner with a leading distilling client in the Moray area, who are seeking Maintenance Engineers (Electrical or Mechanical) to join their team on a permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for engineers with experience in the process or distilling industry, working with plant equipment such as steam systems, boilers, piping systems, and other critical assets within a highly regulated environment.

The Role:

As a Site Maintenance Engineer, you will support across a variety of operations at the distillery to meet production targets efficiently and safely. You will be responsible for carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance, ensuring compliance with health & safety standards, and contributing to continuous improvement projects across the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organise and execute preventative maintenance procedures.
• Provide 24/7 breakdown support as part of a 1 in 4 on-call rota.
• Diagnose faults and repair equipment in a safe & efficient manner.
• Monitor machinery performance and assist in installing new equipment.
• Liaise with contractors and regulatory bodies where necessary.
• Maintain stock levels of critical spares and ensure proper documentation.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation and company policies.
• Contribute to root cause analysis to improve plant performance.
• Utilise a computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) for documentation.

What We’re Looking For:

• Time-served & qualified in a relevant electrical or mechanical engineering discipline.
• Experience in inspection & maintenance of distillery/process industry machinery.
• Strong knowledge of safe systems of work
• IT proficiency – experience with Microsoft Office & CMMS systems.
• A proactive, problem-solving attitude, with a focus on continuous improvement.

This is a fantastic dayshift role offering great work-life balance and a strong salary package within an industry-leading distillery.

Interested? Apply now or contact Caroline Strachan for a confidential chat!

07825 450 978

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Industries: Engineering Services, Manufacturing, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing