Electrical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established food manufacturing company in Edinburgh is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with electrical bias. The role involves ensuring plant reliability and supporting continuous improvement. Candidates should have strong electrical skills, problem-solving abilities, and a recognized engineering qualification. This position offers a salary of up to £46,000 and opportunities for career development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Salary up to £46,000

Opportunities for career development

Access to wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering qualification in engineering.
• Mechanical experience outside formal qualifications.
• Experience in food manufacturing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on plant equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Food Safety standards.

Skills

Strong electrical skills

Problem-solving skills

Mechanical knowledge

Education

Recognised engineering qualification (HNC or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft applications

PPM systems

Job description

Overview

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: £46,000 + Benefits

Shift: Days (with on-call rota, 1 week in 5)

About the role: We are seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias to join a well-established food manufacturing business in Edinburgh. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a modern, fast-paced environment where safety, quality, and efficiency are paramount.

As part of the maintenance team, you will play a key role in ensuring plant reliability, minimising downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. This role includes participation in an on-call rota (1 week in every 5) to provide out-of-hours support for maintenance and site issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on a wide range of plant equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults to minimise production disruption.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety, and Environmental standards.
• Support continuous improvement projects and implement modifications to optimise performance.
• Maintain accurate records using the site’s PPM system.
• Participate in the on-call rota as required.

About You

• Recognised engineering qualification (HNC or equivalent) with strong electrical skills.
• Mechanical knowledge and experience in areas outside formal qualifications.
• Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment is desirable but not essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications and familiar with PPM systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £46,000 and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career development and progression within a global organisation.
• A supportive culture that values safety, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Access to wellbeing initiatives, including mental health awareness training.

If you’re a proactive engineer with an electrical bias looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career!