Engineering Leader

ProMatch Consultancy Limited; Lochmaddy; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation available

Relocation support

Job summary

ProMatch Consultancy Limited is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to oversee day-to-day maintenance on a remote site in Uist, supporting a small team and taking practical ownership away from large, complex environments. The role is based on the island with accommodation and relocation support.

The position offers a negotiable salary aligned to the site scale, with opportunities to grow into management while living in the unique Outer Hebrides setting.

Qualifications

• Qualified mechanical engineer with proven hands-on skills.
• Experience as a Senior Engineer, Lead Engineer or Supervisor.
• Ready to step confidently into first management role.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise.
• Clear communicator who collaborates across teams.
• Proactive, steady problem-solver with a practical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out and planning maintenance across site equipment, vehicles, vessels and lifting systems.
• Ensuring safe, compliant operations in line with MCA and Health & Safety standards.
• Supporting and developing a small engineering team, including training and out-of-hours cover.
• Managing maintenance records, reporting and procurement for essential parts and equipment.
• Working closely with production, biology and environmental teams to keep operations running smoothly.
• Upholding environmental, fish-welfare and hygiene standards across all engineering activity.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Senior Engineer

Lead Engineer

Supervisor

Team leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Ready to take the next step into engineering leadership — and experience one of the most distinctive places to live and work in Scotland? This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced hands‑on Engineer or Engineering Supervisor who’s looking for their first management role within a supportive, values‑driven aquaculture business.

With accommodation available and relocation support, this role is ideal for someone already based on the island, anyone looking to work away from home on a long‑term basis, or someone ready to make a permanent move to the Outer Hebrides.

Why Uist? A lifestyle you won’t find anywhere else

Living and working on Uist offers a unique balance of wide horizons, quiet beaches, close‑knit communities and a slower, more grounded pace of life. It’s a place where you can finish a shift and be walking a coastline, watching wildlife or enjoying island calm within minutes. For the right person, it’s not only a job — it’s a lifestyle shift.

About the Role

Based on a small site in Uist, you’ll oversee day‑to‑day maintenance, support a team sized at 1.5 FTE, and keep essential equipment running safely and efficiently. It’s a varied, practical role with real ownership — without the complexity or pressure of a large‑scale engineering environment.

What you’ll be doing

• Carrying out and planning maintenance across site equipment, vehicles, vessels and lifting systems
• Ensuring safe, compliant operations in line with company, MCA and Health & Safety standards
• Supporting and developing a small engineering team, including training, planning and out‑of‑hours cover
• Managing maintenance records, reporting and procurement for essential parts and equipment
• Working closely with production, biology and environmental teams to keep operations running smoothly
• Upholding environmental, fish‑welfare and hygiene standards across all engineering activity

What we’re looking for

• A qualified mechanical engineer with strong practical skills
• Experience as a Senior Engineer, Lead Engineer or Supervisor
• Someone ready to step confidently into their first management role
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise
• A clear communicator who works well across teams
• A proactive, steady problem‑solver

What’s on offer

• Negotiable salary aligned to the scale of the site
• Enhanced overtime rates: 1.5x weekdays, 1.75x weekends
• Accommodation available + relocation support
• A meaningful role in a respected aquaculture business
• A lifestyle opportunity in one of the most distinctive locations in the Highlands

This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineering professional who wants progression, ownership and a role they can genuinely grow into — without needing to come from a large, complex engineering environment.