Facilities Maintenance Engineer

HarperCollins Publishers UK; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

HarperCollins Publishers UK in Glasgow is seeking a rolling shift Maintenance Engineer to ensure the availability of packaging and production machinery. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, support the Site Services team, and work across early and back shifts with an on-call rota.

The role requires experience with automated machinery, BMS systems, and reading electrical drawings, with a focus on safety and quality in a high-speed production environment.

Qualifications

• 18th Edition wiring regs and engineering qualifications are required.
• Experience in maintaining automated machinery and production equipment.
• Strong communication skills and troubleshooting ability.
• Able to read electrical drawings and work across multi-skilled trades.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on distribution centre machinery such as sorters and conveyors.
• Perform PPM tasks and log maint enance in CAFM system.
• Support Site Services team and on-call rota with additional tasks.
• Maintain high standards of engineering practice and safety.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and contribute to projects.

Skills

18th Edition regs

Electrical/Mechanical

NVQ Level 3

Engineering degree

Experience in similar role

Multiskilled engineer

Automated machinery

BMS systems

Strong communication

Troubleshooting

Education

NVQ Level 3 in engineering or related field

BTEC/HNC/HND/C&G or degree in engineering

Job description

Description

To work in conjunction with the Site Services Technical Manager and wider M&E team to ensure the availability of machinery and equipment throughout the site, play a pivotal role in monitoring, maintenance, improvement and control of our production, automation and plant operations. Carrying out regular compliance PPM tasks and general reactive maintenance works. Full training on brand-new state of the art high-speed packaging equipment will be provided in a purpose built and new facility.

Application Deadline: 9 August 2026

Department: Supply Chain

Location: Glasgow

Description

To work in conjunction with the Site Services Technical Manager and wider M&E team to ensure the availability of machinery and equipment throughout the site, play a pivotal role in monitoring, maintenance, improvement and control of our production, automation and plant operations. Carrying out regular compliance PPM tasks and general reactive maintenance works. Full training on brand-new state of the art high-speed packaging equipment will be provided in a purpose built and new facility. This role is for a rolling shift engineer position covering early and backshifts depending on operational demands. Early (6am to 2pm) - Back (2pm to 10pm) Monday to Friday. The role is included in an on-call rota with associated on call and overtime payments to provide out of hours site coverage.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance to maintain distribution centre machinery – sorters, conveyor systems, packing machines, balers, etc.
• Carry out PPMs on machinery within timescales using the CMMs / CAFM system to record maintenance tasks and requirements
• Support the Site Services team to deliver maintenance and work packages outside of core skill set
• Maintain high standards of work and engineering good practice
• Adhere to onsite Health and Safety processes, Safe Systems of Work and ensure thorough handovers, asset reporting and feedback
• Review processes and make recommendations for continued improvement to distribution centre machinery and site plant and equipment
• Electrical system and safe isolation compliance
• 18th Edition compliance
• Adhere to ISO standards
• Maintain good working relationships with onsite contractors and third-party support
• Continued personal development
• Good communication with team members, team leaders and management
• Collaborate with and take responsibility of projects assigned by the Technical Manager
• Can read and interpret technical electrical drawings
• Ability to work overtime when required and participate in an emergency ‘out of hours’ service as required, including carrying out other multi skilled trades work where necessary

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• 18th Edition wiring regulations NVQ Level 3 in engineering or related field Electrical/mechanical engineer with a strong technical knowledge in relevant fields BTEC/HNC/HND/C&G or degree in engineering or related field
• Prior experience in working in a similar role
• Previous experience as a multi skilled engineer
• Experience in maintaining and repairing Automated machinery and production equipment
• Experience with BMS systems
• Ability to build strong relationships
• Ability to troubleshoot
• Ability to quickly recognise where issues need to be escalated
• Excellent communication skills
• Proactive attitude
• Willing to learn and adapt to role requirements
• Friendly, personable and knowledgeable
• Good attention to detail
• Completes tasks with a sense of urgency and quality
• Solutions based mentality
• Flexibility
• Team player