Maintenance Engineer (night-shift)

TN United Kingdom; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Engineer to join their dynamic team. This full-time night shift role emphasizes the importance of effective maintenance support for production equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong mechanical background, with the ability to diagnose and resolve issues efficiently. Join a company committed to quality and employee development, offering a range of benefits including industry training, a pension scheme, and generous leave. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a leading brand in the food production sector.

Benefits

Company Pension

Industry Training and Professional Development

31 Days Annual Leave

25% Discount in On-Site Butcher Shop

Subsidised Canteen

Employee Discount Platform

Refer a Friend Scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

Long Service Awards

GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Commitment to company values and teamwork.
• Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on production equipment.
• Conduct inspections and diagnostics to identify mechanical issues.

Skills

Mechanical Knowledge

Electrical Systems

Diagnostic Skills

Multitasking

Communication Skills

Education

Experience in Manufacturing

Food Production Experience

Tools

PLC Control Systems

Refrigeration Systems

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10.05.2025

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24.06.2025

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Job Description:

Kepak McIntosh Donald are a globally recognised brand and the largest red meat producer in Scotland; raised on open pastures, sourced from local farmers and hand-selected by our master butchers, we produce beef and lamb products with integrity and unmatched quality assurance.

We are looking a Maintenance Engineer, to join our Maintenance and Engineering team to provide effective maintenance support to the Production team, maintain and repair the equipment, machinery and tools used in the factory.

This is a full time night shift role, working Sunday to Thursday.

Role Requirements

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on all critical production equipment and systems postproduction.
• Conduct in-depth inspections and diagnostics to identify potential mechanical, electrical, or automation issues.
• Execute repairs, replacements, and calibrations on machinery postproduction.
• Work from maintenance logs, schematics, and SOPs to address known or reported issues.
• Assist in system upgrades, installations, and machinery overhauls without disrupting production schedules.
• Conduct routine proactive start-up checks on all critical machinery prior to production start to ensure equipment readiness and minimize delays.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, logs, and reports for day-shift review.
• Coordinate with the day shift maintenance and production teams for handovers and issue resolution.
• Contribute to machinery compliance with the relevant health and safety legislation, as well a relevant site food hygiene and safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized maintenance area and workshop.
• Any other duties as required by management and within the competency of the post holder.

Requirements

• Commitment to Company Values; Passion for food, Ambition, Responsibility and Teamwork
• Passion for Food at forefront of day-to-day performance
• Ambition to develop self to achieve personal and business goals
• Responsibility for positive contribution to business
• Team Work across all levels, departments and teams, willing to go the extra mile
• Mechanically biased with a broad base of mechanical knowledge and experience
• Experience or exposure to electrical systems would be advantageous
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment desirable; meat/food production experience a distinct advantage
• Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical, electrical, PLC control, refrigeration and PTW systems desirable
• Strong diagnostic/root cause analysis skills essential
• Proactive and “can-do” attitude essential
• Commitment to good practice
• Fluent English, communicates well in written and oral form with multi-nationals on all levels
• Ability to multitask and work under own initiative to deliver to deadlines
• Relationship builder with influencing skills
• Company Pension
• Industry training and professional development
• 31 days annual leave per year (after probation)
• 25% Discount in our on site Butcher Shop
• Subsidised canteen serving multiple hot food options for breakfast and lunch
• Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
• Refer a Friend Scheme - Earn a referral bonus up to £500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
• Bike to Work Scheme - You can buy a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!
• Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees
• GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program - help with a wide range of topics including mental health and wellbeing support, family and relationship advice, debt management, back to work support, and counselling for all Kepak colleagues and their families.