Maintenance Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Bellshill; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life insurance

Gym access

Overtime opportunities

Training & development

Job security

Job summary

Pioneer Selection Ltd is recruiting a Maintenance Engineer for a modern FMCG site in Bellshill. The role combines electrical and mechanical maintenance on automated lines, with fault-finding and planned preventative work to maximise uptime.

You will work a 4 on, 4 off days and nights shift pattern, applying hands-on electrical fault-finding and mechanical maintenance, with NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds and UK manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• Electrical maintenance experience within an industrial manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Hands-on maintenance including pre-planned, reactive and breakdown work in a fast-paced factory.
• Ability to work a 4 on, 4 off days and nights shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical and mechanical maintenance on automated production machinery.
• Fault-finding and planned preventative maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Support production performance and uptime across the site.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

PLC fault finding

Education

NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Uddington, South Lanarkshire

Salary: Up to £50

Shift: 4 on, 4 off (Days & Nights)

Job Role of the Maintenance Engineer

We are offering a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a modern, high-tech FMCG manufacturing site in Bellshill.

The company has heavily invested in advanced automation, high-speed production lines, and continuous improvement initiatives, making it an excellent workplace for engineers seeking career development, technical growth, and future leadership opportunities.

You will be responsible for carrying out both electrical and mechanical maintenance, fault-finding, and planned preventative maintenance on a range of automated and semi-automated production machinery, ensuring maximum uptime and efficiency in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Working on a 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off shift pattern, you will play a key role in reducing downtime, improving reliability, and supporting production performance across the site.

Sector – FMCG Factory Maintenance

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Maintenance Engineer

• Electrical maintenance experience within an industrial manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Hands on experience with pre-planned, reactive and breakdown maintenance in a fast paced industrial factory.
• Ability to work a 4 on, 4 off days and nights shift pattern.

Requirements for the Maintenance Engineer

• Hands-on electrical fault-finding experience.
• Recognised electrical engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent).
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment.
• Mechanical maintenance experience (motors, gearboxes, bearings, pneumatics and hydraulics).
• Basic PLC fault-finding experience advantageous.

Desirable Requirements for the Maintenance Engineer

• Experience working as a Maintenance Engineer in the UK.
• Previous experience within FMCG, food, beverage or packaging environments.

The Maintenance Engineer will benefit from:

• Working for a market-leading manufacturing business.
• Competitive salary up to £50.
• Company benefits package including pension, life insurance, and gym access.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Long-term job security within a stable and growing organisation.