Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Edinburgh is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to ensure the efficient operation of plant equipment. The role involves both proactive and reactive maintenance, adhering to high engineering standards, and improving production processes. Candidates should have a strong background in mechanical engineering, ideally with experience in the food industry, and possess relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering discipline required.
• IOSH Working Safely certification needed.
• Experience in manufacturing, preferably in the food industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform proactive and reactive maintenance on plant equipment.
• Conduct planned maintenance and modifications to plant machinery.
• Ensure compliance with engineering, quality, safety, and hygiene standards.

Skills

Problem Solving

Self-Assessment

Root Cause Analysis

Flexibility

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS (Pirana)

Shire

Job description

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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Edinburgh

Client:

Nine Twenty Engineering & Manufacturing

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Mechanical Engineer

Edinburgh

Shift Pattern: 2-3-2 (Pitman Pattern)

Nine Twenty is proud to be working with one of the UK’s leading food manufacturers to find a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to work at their Edinburgh site.

Responsibilities

• Perform proactive and reactive maintenance and repairs on plant equipment including liquid and powder transfer systems, mixers, ovens, conveyors, robotics, wrapping machines, pneumatics, hydraulics, and site services.
• Conduct planned maintenance (PPM), modifications, installations, and upgrades to plant machinery and site services.
• Apply and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practice standards.
• Maintain and modify electrical or mechanical drawings as required.
• Maintain gas systems, including oven burner repairs and setup, if qualified.
• Work across mechanical and electrical trades as qualified.
• Improve site production processes and plant design to minimize downtime and enhance safety and quality.
• Repair, refurbish, and modify pipework and valves, including gas systems (if qualified), ingredient lines, pneumatics, water heating systems, and water jackets.
• Maintain and repair steam pressure vessels and pipework, including boilers, calorifiers, steam traps, and condensates.
• Ensure all work complies with high engineering, quality, safety, and hygiene standards.
• Complete all work using the CMMS (Pirana).
• Identify areas for improvement to reduce downtime, increase efficiency, and reduce energy consumption.

Requirements

• Time-served apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering discipline (HNC preferred).
• IOSH Working Safely certification.
• Knowledge of planned maintenance systems (Shire).
• Experience in manufacturing, preferably in the food industry.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to undertake self-assessment and development.
• Ability to work consistently to high standards and prioritize tasks.
• Root cause analysis and fault-finding skills.
• Flexible skill set.
• Full knowledge and compliance with site Permit to Work and Isolation procedures.