Engineering Leader – Island Site, Relocation & Accommodation

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

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.