Maintenance Engineer

yolk recruitment; Scotland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the packaging industry is seeking a Site Engineer for their Highbridge site. This role offers a salary of £45,000 per annum, Monday to Friday working hours, and the opportunity for autonomy in managing engineering activities. Ideal for newly qualified engineers or seasoned professionals looking for a stable environment.

Benefits

Stable and friendly working environment

Opportunity to shape the role

Backing from a global organization

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering qualification is essential.
• Hands-on experience in maintenance within manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Comfortable using computers and writing maintenance reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead all site-based engineering activities, including maintenance and emergency breakdowns.
• Create and deliver preventative maintenance schedules.
• Manage engineering stock and oversee contractors for repairs.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Mechanical engineering

Basic understanding of electrical systems

Education

Mechanical engineering qualification

Job description

Role: Site Engineer
Shift: Monday to Friday - Days
Pay: 45,000 per annum
Location: Highbridge

Have you recently qualified as a Maintenance Engineer, or are you a seasoned professional winding down your career but still passionate about keeping the wheels turning?

Yolk Recruitment is proud to be working with a global leader in packaging, to support their growing Highbridge site. Whether you're just starting out or looking for a role with responsibility but better work-life balance, this is a brilliant opportunity to take ownership of engineering across a fast-paced production site.

You'll be the go-to engineer on site, responsible for maintaining everything from plant machinery to facilities - with the autonomy to shape the role and build strong relationships with trusted suppliers and contractors.

This is what you'll be doing:

As the Site Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading all site-based engineering activity - from planned maintenance to emergency breakdowns.
• Creating and delivering preventative maintenance schedules to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Taking the lead on minor site projects, equipment upgrades and investment planning.
• Managing engineering stock and stores in a cost-effective way.
• Coordinating and overseeing contractors for repairs, servicing and new installs.
• Supporting Health, Safety & Environmental objectives across the site.

The experience you'll bring to the team:

• A mechanical engineering qualification (essential).
• Basic understanding of electrical systems (desirable).
• Hands-on experience with maintenance in a manufacturing or industrial setting - either as a recent apprentice or experienced time-served engineer.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Comfortable using a computer and writing maintenance reports.
• The ability to take ownership and work independently.

And this is what you'll get in return:

• Starting salary of 45,000
• Days-based working pattern - Monday to Friday
• Stable and friendly working environment
• Opportunity to make the role your own - perfect for someone looking for autonomy
• Backing from a global organisation with strong investment and values

Are you up to the challenge?
If you're a newly qualified engineer ready to take your first step, or you're looking to scale things back without stepping away entirely - we want to hear from you.

Get in touch today with engineering recruitment specialist Liam Reid. Apply with your CV and, if you like, include a cover letter explaining why this role is right for you.

We also offer a generous referral scheme - so if you know someone perfect for this, let us know!

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to everyone individually. If you haven't heard from us within 7 days, unfortunately, you've not been successful this time.