Maintenance Engineer Multi Skilled

Artemis Talent Solutions Ltd; Inverurie; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Aberdeenshire seeks a Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias) to enhance manufacturing operations. You'll provide vital technical support through maintenance and repairs to ensure production efficiency. Ideal candidates will possess strong electrical expertise and experience in an FMCG environment. This role offers up to £45,000 with early shifts to increase productivity.

Qualifications

• Solid grasp of industrial electrical systems and PLC fault diagnosis.
• Familiarity with food safety standards.
• Experience in a similar FMCG role advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance to ensure smooth operations.
• Support line start-ups and adjust equipment for optimal product quality.
• Train apprentices and share engineering knowledge with the team.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Repair and installation

Pneumatic systems

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Test equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias)
Aberdeenshire, Scotland
up to 45k plus OT - early shift, Monday to Friday (with occasional weekends)

The company:

This is a fantastic, local employer who are highly sustainable and innovative. They manufacture fabulous food that is beloved by people UK wide. Based in the Aberdeenshire area, they are seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer with an Electrical Bias to join their hands on Engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced, forward-thinking production environment where genuine love of the end product, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement are at the heart of operations.

The role:

Working within the Engineering department and across the production shift pattern, you will provide technical support to ensure the smooth and efficient running of manufacturing operations. This includes conducting preventative and corrective maintenance (PPM), executing high-quality repairs, improving equipment reliability, and ensuring full safety compliance.

• Carry out regular PPMs to keep equipment running safely and smoothly
• Fix faults quickly and to a high standard to reduce downtime
• Update or create maintenance schedules and instructions when needed
• Make sure all safety checks are done on time and fully compliant
• Use engineering systems to log work and support audits
• Help train apprentices and share your knowledge with the team
• Support line start-ups and tweak equipment to get the best product quality
• Assist with new equipment installs and project work

The Candidate:

An ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in electrical fault finding, repair, and installation, alongside basic mechanical aptitude. You will have a solid grasp of industrial electrical systems, PLC fault diagnosis (not programming), and a working understanding of pneumatic systems. Familiarity with food safety standards and manufacturing within an FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) environment is essential.

You should be comfortable using engineering systems, proficient in MS Word and Excel, and capable of interpreting technical documentation in English. A hands-on approach, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities will be crucial to your success.

• HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering
• Prior experience in a similar role within a food or drink FMCG environment ideally
• Sound understanding of maintenance techniques and fault diagnostics
• Ability to work shifts and adapt to production demands
• Strong understanding of food hygiene and quality standards - beneficial
• IT literate and competent with test equipment and hand tools
• Basic knowledge of plant systems such as pumps and air compressors is advantageous

Additional Information

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application; visa sponsorship is not available

Due to limited public transport links, access to your own transport is highly recommended