Maintenance Engineer Multi Skilled

Alexander Steele; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Scotland is seeking a proactive Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join its engineering function. This hands-on role involves maintaining and improving plant, machinery, and site services. The successful candidate should have a strong mechanical background with electrical competence and experience in a manufacturing environment. This position offers a structured working pattern, ensuring a reliable and efficient production process, with the opportunity for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing or food production environment preferred.
• Strong mechanical background with electrical competence (or vice versa).
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production and site equipment.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns, diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults.
• Identify opportunities to improve machine reliability and efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical fault-finding

Problem-solving

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Relevant engineering qualifications (NVQ / City & Guilds / Apprenticeship)

Job description

Job Title

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Department

Engineering / Maintenance

Reports To

Engineering Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a proactive and reliable Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join our engineering function. This is a hands‑on role working as part of a small, two‑person team alongside the Engineering Manager, responsible for maintaining, repairing, and improving plant, machinery, and site services to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous production.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently, troubleshooting faults, and supporting both planned and reactive maintenance activities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Engineering Support

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production and site equipment
• Respond promptly to breakdowns, diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults
• Support continuous operation of machinery to minimise downtime
• Assist the Engineering Manager with day‑to‑day engineering tasks and projects

Electrical & Mechanical Duties

• Perform mechanical maintenance including conveyors, motors, gearboxes, bearings, pumps, and pneumatics
• Carry out basic to intermediate electrical fault‑finding (motors, sensors, control panels, wiring)
• Support installation, modification, and commissioning of new equipment

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Work in accordance with health & safety regulations, food safety standards, and company procedures
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely and correctly
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve machine reliability and efficiency
• Assist with root cause analysis of recurring faults
• Support site improvements and engineering upgrades

General Duties

• Maintain good housekeeping within engineering areas
• Provide engineering support across the site as required
• Participate in call‑outs or shift cover where necessary

Qualifications & Experience

Proven experience as a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing or food production environment preferred

Strong mechanical background with electrical competence (or vice versa)

Relevant engineering qualifications (NVQ / City & Guilds / Apprenticeship) desirable

Ability to work effectively as part of a small team and independently

Good problem‑solving and fault‑finding skills

Skills & Attributes

• Hands‑on, practical approach
• Flexible and adaptable with a strong work ethic
• Good communication skills
• Organised and able to prioritise workload
• Reliable and safety‑conscious

Working Pattern

Monday-Friday (06:30 - 15:00)