Maintenance Engineer (Rotating Shift Pattern)

Zachary Daniels; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing company in Scotland is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to undertake electrical and mechanical maintenance on a rotating shift pattern. The role involves conducting preventative and reactive maintenance, fault finding on PLC systems, and collaborating with engineering teams to support project work. With nearly 100 years of expertise, the organisation values job security and offers excellent development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience of maintenance gained in the manufacturing sector.
• Proven ability in electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Familiarity with PLC systems and their fault finding.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned preventative maintenance and handle reactive breakdowns.
• Perform electrical fault finding and maintenance.
• Collaborate with process engineering and quality teams.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

PLC systems fault finding

Hydraulics knowledge

Pneumatics knowledge

Education

Time served apprenticeship

Job description

Is it time for a career change?

My client is currently looking to recruit an experienced electrical maintenance engineer to join their site in South Lanarkshire (commutable from Glasgow, Paisley, East Kilbride, Cumbernauld, Livingston & surrounding areas). This maintenance engineer role is based on a rotating shift pattern (early, back, night) – 06:00‑14:00, 14:00‑22:00 & 22:00‑06:00.

The company is well established with nearly 100 years of manufacturing experience. The organisation offers job security alongside the opportunity for development and progression.

This is the chance to join an impressive site that has received significant investment aimed at continuous improvement and growth over recent years, with the goal of maintaining its position at the forefront of their market.

Maintenance Engineer Responsibilities

• Undertaking planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdowns
• Electrical fault finding
• Fault finding on PLC systems
• General electrical / mechanical maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities
• Working closely with the process engineering and quality engineering teams
• Supporting colleagues with project work

Qualifications and Experience

• A time served apprenticeship
• Experience of maintenance gained in the manufacturing sector
• Experience of fault finding on PLC systems
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics