Factory Technician

Engage Talent Partners; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food manufacturing company based in Peterhead is seeking a Factory Technician to join their maintenance team. The successful candidate will execute both routine and reactive maintenance on all equipment, be involved in line improvements, and communicate effectively with production and management. The ideal applicant should have a mechanical background, experience in electrical fault finding, and ideally possess an HNC qualification in an engineering discipline. This role offers a competitive pay rate and opportunities for development within a positive work culture.

Benefits

Great development opportunities

Positive work culture

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical maintenance and repair.
• Time-served engineer with hands-on skills.
• Familiarity with fault finding in electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and reactive maintenance on all plant and equipment.
• Assist in maintaining the current PPM schedule.
• Contribute to line improvements and bespoke projects.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical fault finding

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Education

HNC in engineering discipline

Job description

Engage Talent Partners are working exclusively with our growing client to recruit a Factory Technician.

The company based in Peterhead is a food manufacturer who exports globally and is going through an exciting period as they undertake expansion on site.

You will be part of the maintenance team, working on a daily basis with other engineers and be responsible for all the mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic work both internally and externally to the production area.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out both routine and reactive maintenance to all plant, equipment, services and building as required, to include fault finding and repairs
• Assist in maintaining current PPM schedule
• Assist with developing and implementing line improvements
• Assist in bespoke projects and installations
• Become an active member of the Health & Safety team, with a view to constantly furthering site standards
• Effectively communicate machinery issues & timescales with both Production and Management team

The ideal candidate will be a time-served engineer and have a mechanical background. You will be experienced in electrical fault finding, mechanical maintenance and repair and would ideally be qualified to HNC level in an engineering discipline.

The successful candidate will enjoy a pay rate of up to £20 per hour depending on experience, have great development and progression opportunities and be part of an excellent people culture.

Apply today by submitting your CV to be reviewed by one of our team.