Maintenance Engineer

Alexander Steele Recruitment; Scotland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG food manufacturer in Aberdeenshire is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer (electrically biased) to provide technical support across a busy production site. The role involves preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and project support within a fast-paced environment, requiring strong electrical and mechanical skills as well as relevant experience in similar roles.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package including pension

Development opportunities

Training and upskilling

Qualifications

• Strong electrical skills for fault finding, repair, and installation.
• Previous experience in an FMCG environment, ideally food or drink manufacturing.
• Solid operational experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Perform Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPMs) on production equipment.
• Support production line start-ups and conduct equipment tests.
• Assist in implementing Continuous Improvement techniques.

Skills

Electrical skills

Mechanical knowledge

Problem-solving

Communication

Continuous Improvement (CI) techniques

Education

HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Alexander Steele is delighted to be working with a leading FMCG food manufacturer based in Aberdeenshire to recruit a Multi-Skilled Engineer (electrically biased). This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected and growing business in a key technical role supporting both production and engineering functions across a busy site.

About the Role

As a Multi-Skilled Engineer, you’ll provide hands-on technical support across the site, ensuring all machinery and systems run efficiently, reliably, and safely. You'll play a vital role in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, supporting project implementation, and promoting continuous improvement in a fast-paced food production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPMs) on production equipment, ensuring safety and schedule adherence
• Complete high-standard repairs to minimise downtime and maximise reliability
• Identify opportunities for maintenance improvements and update schedules and work instructions accordingly
• Ensure 100% completion of all equipment safety checks
• Support production line start-ups, conduct equipment tests, and make adjustments for optimal product quality
• Engage with engineering systems and ensure compliance with audit requirements
• Participate in training for new equipment and deliver peer-to-peer training to colleagues and operators
• Contribute to site health & safety standards, implementing improvements where necessary (training provided)
• Assist in implementing Continuous Improvement (CI) techniques to drive performance
• Provide support to apprentices and collaborate across departments when needed
• Support project teams with equipment installations and upgrades

Person Specification

We’re looking for someone with:

• Strong electrical skills: fault finding, repair, and installation
• Good mechanical knowledge and understanding of various maintenance techniques
• Familiarity with industrial electrical systems, PLC interaction (not programming), and basic pneumatics
• Awareness of food hygiene, product integrity, and quality standards within FMCG
• Working knowledge of CI techniques and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and use tools/test equipment confidently
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and flexible approach
• A basic understanding of plant equipment (e.g. pumps, compressors) is desirable

Experience & Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering
• Previous experience in an FMCG environment, ideally food or drink manufacturing
• Solid operational experience in a similar role, including shift-based work

Additional Requirements

• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship not available)
• Due to the site’s location, own transport is essential

What’s on Offer

• Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum
• Benefits: Excellent benefits package including pension, holidays, and development opportunities
• A secure and stable full-time role within a respected and growing manufacturer
• Training, upskilling, and involvement in capital projects and CI initiatives