Maintenance engineer

Hunter Savage; Kilwaughter; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment consultancy is looking for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer in Kilwaughter, UK. You will be responsible for maintaining production equipment, diagnosing faults on PLC systems, and supporting production teams. The ideal candidate should have a third-level qualification in Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering and proven experience in maintenance engineering. Offering a competitive salary of £50,000 and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Strong opportunities for long-term development

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintenance engineering within an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of PLC systems with demonstrable experience in fault-finding.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned preventative and reactive maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve faults on PLC-controlled machinery.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Skills

Electrical engineering skills

PLC fault-finding

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Third-level qualification in Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering

Job description

The Role:

As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation and reliability of production equipment. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting planned preventative and reactive maintenance on a range of manufacturing equipment

• Diagnosing and resolving faults on PLC-controlled machinery

• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site

• Working closely with the production team to minimise downtime and optimise performance

• Participating in shift rotations (Monday to Friday – days and evenings)

The Person:

We are looking for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer who can bring a strong blend of technical expertise and problem-solving ability. The ideal candidate will have:

• A third-level qualification in Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering

• Proven experience in maintenance engineering within an industrial or manufacturing setting

• Strong knowledge of PLC systems, with demonstrable experience in fault-finding

• A proactive attitude and a willingness to learn and adapt

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills

The Reward:

• Competitive salary of £50,000

• Monday to Friday shift pattern (no weekends)

• Strong opportunities for long-term development

• Supportive and collaborative working environment

• Work with a business committed to investment and innovation

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage:

To learn more about this Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer job, please contact Calum Cowie at Hunter Savage on 07458 160121 or email [e-mail]. Visit our website to view a full list of Engineering & Manufacturing opportunities.

At Hunter Savage, we are a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep industry knowledge. We pride ourselves on our long-term partnerships with both clients and candidates, and our consultative approach ensures you find the role that is right for you.

Salary information is offered as a guide and may vary depending on experience. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria dependent on the calibre of response.