Maintenance Engineer

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced maintenance engineer for an FMCG company in Scotland. This role involves carrying out repairs, completing planned maintenance, and supporting continuous improvement through proactive maintenance practices. Candidates should have a recognised apprenticeship in electrical or mechanical disciplines, experience with PLCs, and knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics is desirable. The position offers a continental shift pattern of 4 on 4 off, providing a balanced work schedule.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognised apprenticeship in electrical or mechanical discipline.
• Experience with PLCs and automation systems is highly desirable.
• Experience of maintenance engineering in the manufacturing sector.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs and maintenance work to all plant machinery and equipment.
• Maintain an adequate level of workshop spares for production needs.
• Complete planned maintenance work orders.
• Ensure all auditable paperwork is completed correctly.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to maintenance.

Skills

Electrical and mechanical skills

Experience with PLCs

Knowledge of hydraulics

Knowledge of pneumatics

Education

Completion of a recognised apprenticeship

Job description

My client are currently looking to recruit an experienced maintenance engineer to join their site in North ohjelam]

You will be working with an extremely successful FMCG company, that are going through a continued period of development and investment.

If you are looking for a company where you can develop your engineering skills, work on exciting projects and have the opportunity for career progression, then this could be the role for you!

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Carry out repairs, maintenance work and routine testing to all plant machinery and equipment.
• Maintain an adequate level of workshop spares to meet the production requirements and contribute to stock control requirements for an allocated area.
• Complete planned maintenance work orders.
• Ensure all auditable paper work is completed and filed correctly.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to maintenance and assist in the development of preventative maintenance mechanisms.
• Understand and support KPI improvements.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Completion of a recognised apprenticeship in electrical or mechanical discipline.
• This is an electrical biased role, therefore experience with PLCs and automation systems is highly desirable.
• Experience of maintenance engineering gained in the manufacturing sector.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics would be desirable.

Shift pattern:

Continental - 4 on 4 off (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off - repeat)