Engineer Technician

D R Newitt & Associates; Rosyth; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Career development

Job summary

D R Newitt & Associates in Scotland seeks a motivated Multi‑Skilled Engineer to join its fast-paced food manufacturing team. You will provide critical engineering support to production, ensuring equipment reliability, timely responses to breakdowns, and a strong emphasis on safety and quality. You’ll work a 12-hour day shift on a rotating pattern and have opportunities for career development and a rewarding benefits package as the site continues to invest in its facilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum SVQ/NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in engineering.
• Multi‑skilled with mechanical and electrical experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out preventative and scheduled maintenance.
• Respond to breakdowns and faults while prioritising safety.
• Diagnose, service, and repair production equipment.
• Oversee external contractors on maintenance work.
• Produce accurate shift reports and defect logs.
• Identify improvements to reliability and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and quality procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

SVQ/NVQ Level 3 in engineering

Job description

Multi‑Skilled Engineer

A fast‑paced and growing food manufacturing business is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Multi‑Skilled Engineer to join its engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a business that is investing significantly in its production facilities and technology. As the site continues to develop and expand, you'll play a key role in supporting operational performance while developing your own career within a forward‑thinking engineering team.

This role operates on a Pitman, 12 hour day shift basis and offers a competitive remuneration package, including a range of employee benefits and opportunities for career development.

The Role

The successful candidate will provide engineering support to production operations, ensuring equipment reliability and responding effectively to breakdowns and technical issues. The role is focused on maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out preventative and scheduled maintenance activities.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and system faults, ensuring safety is always the highest priority.
• Diagnose faults, service, maintain, and repair production equipment, machinery, and systems.
• Monitor and oversee external contractors carrying out maintenance and repair work.
• Complete accurate end‑of‑shift, time usage, and defect reports.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, performance, and efficiency.
• Maintain compliance with all health and safety, hygiene, quality, and company procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through practical problem‑solving and process enhancements.

About You

• Multi‑skilled with both mechanical and electrical engineering experience.
• Qualified to a minimum of SVQ/NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline.
• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Positive, proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn.
• Able to influence others and work collaboratively within a team environment.

Desirable Experience

• Fault‑finding and diagnostic experience.
• Previous experience within a fast‑moving consumer goods (FMCG) or manufacturing environment.

If you're looking to join a business that values continuous improvement, teamwork, and professional development, we'd love to hear from you.