Maintenance Technician

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks Holiday from day 1 (increasing

Holiday topurchaseand sell holidays

Employeeassistanceprogramme

Flu vaccinations vouchers annually

Refer a Friend Scheme worth £750 per £

Charity support

Job summary

Pitreavie Packaging Ltd is seeking a versatile multiskilled Maintenance Technician to support our manufacturing operations in Scotland. The role combines electrical and mechanical maintenance, fault diagnosis, and continuous improvement to keep production equipment running efficiently.

Hours are 37.5 per week, Mon-Fri, with day and night shifts. Competitive salary depending on experience, and benefits are offered to reward performance.

Qualifications

• Time-served engineer with NVQ Level 3 / HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven experience in a multi-skilled engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of both electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Good understanding of health & safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across a range of production equipment and machinery.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults.
• Support and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure safe and effective operation of machinery in line with health and safety regulations.
• Work collaboratively with production and other departments to minimise downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance and repair activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Multiskilled maintenance

Electrical & mechanical knowledge

Reading schematics

Health & safety

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 / HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday (Day & night shifts)

Salary: Competitive, dependant on experience

About Pitreavie Packaging Ltd:

It is Pitreavie Packaging's mission to be at the forefront of the market, continually solving real problems for customers with innovative and effective solutions through every stage - initial design concept, development, prototyping and manufacture. Their people, their knowledge, their technology, and their customer service levels are key to the business and are what makes them stand out from competitors.

What we are looking for:

We have an exciting opportunity for versatile and proactive multiskilled Maintenance Technician to support our manufacturing operations. This role requires a broad range of technical skills including mechanical and electrical to maintain, troubleshoot, and improve production equipment and processes. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver with a passion for keeping things running efficiently.

This role supports the efficient running of our manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and continuous improvement of all plant equipment and services, combining both electrical and mechanical skill sets. This role is essential to ensuring maximum equipment uptime and overall productivity.

Please note the shift times for this role are:-Days: 07:00 - 15:30 Monday - Friday/Nights: 21:00 - 07:00 Monday - Thursday

Key Role Accountabilities:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across a range of production equipment and machinery
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults
• Support and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure safe and effective operation of machinery in line with health and safety regulations.
• Work collaboratively with production and other departments to minimise downtime
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance and repair activities
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Time-served engineer with relevant NVQ Level 3 / HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Proven experience in a similar multi-skilled engineering role within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong knowledge of both electrical and mechanical systems
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Good understanding of health & safety practices

Personal Attributes:

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Downtime reduction
• Planned maintenance completion rate
• Time to repair

Employee Benefits:

• 6 weeks Holiday from day 1 (increasing with length of service)
• Ability topurchaseand sell holidays
• Employeeassistanceprogramme
• Company provided flu vaccinationsvouchersannually
• Refer a Friend Scheme worth £750 per referral
• Charity support

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds irrespective of your age, gender, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, or sexual orientation. Should you require any specific support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please email our recruitment team directly.