Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Irvine; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking an Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for their site in Irvine. The role involves providing engineering services, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should have an HNC in Engineering and experience in the food sector.

Qualifications

• Strong competence in electrical and mechanical engineering.
• Food industry experience is preferred.
• Ability to work independently with support available.

Responsibilities

• Support the business to ensure efficient delivery to customers.
• Service manufacturing plant and equipment related to food production.
• Attend to equipment breakdowns and perform repairs.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Resource deployment

Education

HNC in Engineering

Job description

Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Irvine

Client:

Browns Food Group

Location:

Irvine, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

Job Description:

Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – £38,000 - £40,000 salary

Robertsons Fine Foods, based in Irvine, Ayrshire (part of the Browns Food Group), is seeking an Electrical/Mechanical Engineer to join the team.

This is a stand-alone role with autonomy, providing a full range of engineering services.

You will possess a sound knowledge of diagnosing electrical and mechanical needs in a small food production site with over 60 employees. No shift work, just normal days.

This role reports directly to the Site Manager at Robertsons Fine Foods in Irvine.

Role Summary

• Support the business to ensure efficient delivery to customers.
• Work on systems and safety circuits.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance and follow-up actions via Emaint CMMS system.
• Provide solutions for optimum plant productivity.
• Ensure replacement parts, tools, and materials are always available.
• Maintain and repair building fabric as required.
• Work on 3-phase distribution boards and cable containment for maintenance and installation.
• Manage the iAuditor app, ensuring jobs are updated accordingly.

Role Description

Operations

• Identify and complete all plant and equipment PPM schedules to maximise plant availability.
• Service manufacturing plant, industrial machinery, and equipment related to food production and packaging.
• Attend to equipment breakdowns, fault find, repair, and maintain all equipment, including electrical motor drives, 3-phase motors, AC/DC drives, and electronic controls.

Health & Safety / HR

• Support a “Safety First” culture across the site.
• Assist in controlling contractors on site and managing permits.
• Support site security during and out of office hours.
• Strong competence in electrical and mechanical engineering.
• Knowledge of 3-phase motors and electrical control systems.
• Ability to work independently with support available from the Group.
• Team player with effective resource deployment skills.
• Flexible, proactive attitude, and strong work ethic.
• HNC in Engineering.
• Food industry experience.

Direct Reports

None. In the event of absence, responsibility is assumed by an approved external contractor.

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Created on 23/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom