Electrically Biased Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Saica Group; Bathgate; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Saica Pack, part of the Saica Group, is seeking a Multi Skilled Engineer to join the Livingston site. You will be pivotal in ensuring production equipment runs safely, efficiently and reliably, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes electrical bias with strong mechanical skills, reading electrical drawings and supporting continuous improvement across engineering and production, including contractor supervision and safety

Qualifications

• 17th or 18th Edition Electrical Qualification.
• Minimum 5 years' experience within a production manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical fault-finding abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
• Experience working with motors, sensors and control systems.
• Basic programming knowledge and troubleshooting capability.
• Strong mechanical maintenance and repair skills.
• Experience replacing bearings, pumps and mechanical components.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Experience using Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) systems.
• Contractor supervision experience.
• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
• A proactive approach to health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance activities across the site.
• Lead electrical fault finding and problem-solving activities during your shift.
• Minimise machine downtime and maximise production performance.
• Support the installation, commissioning and optimisation of new equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Work safely in line with company, BRC and industry standards.
• Manage and supervise contractors when required.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using PPM systems.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and production.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health, safety and hygiene requirements.

Skills

17th/18th Edition

5+ years experience

Electrical fault-finding

Electrical drawings

Motors and control

PLC programming

Mechanical maintenance

Bearings and pumps

Hydraulics and pneumatics

PPM systems

Contractor supervision

Problem solving

Health and safety

Job description

Saica Pack, part of the Saica Group, is seeking a Multi Skilled Engineer to join the Livingston site. You will be pivotal in ensuring production equipment runs safely, efficiently and reliably, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes electrical bias with strong mechanical skills, reading electrical drawings and supporting continuous improvement across engineering and production, including contractor supervision and safety