Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Nine Twenty; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join their dynamic team in Edinburgh. This role focuses on the maintenance and repair of plant equipment within a leading food manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for ensuring high standards of engineering, quality, safety, and hygiene while working on various mechanical and electrical systems. If you are passionate about problem-solving and continuous improvement, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative setting. Join a company that values your expertise and offers a platform for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering required; HNC preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and planned maintenance systems essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct proactive and reactive maintenance on plant machinery.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice and safety standards.
• Identify improvements to reduce downtime and enhance efficiency.

Skills

Problem Solving

Root Cause Analysis

Flexible Skill Set

High Standards Work Ethic

Education

Time Served Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Food Safety/Hygiene Qualification

IOSH Working Safely

Tools

CMMS (Pirana)

Planned Maintenance Systems (Shire)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Mechanical Engineer

Edinburgh

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

Nine Twenty are proud to be working with one of the UK’s leading food manufacturers to find an Electrical Engineer to work with them in their Edinburgh site.

Responsibilities

• Proactive and reactive maintenance and repairs to plant including liquid and powder transfer, mixers, ovens, conveyors, robotics, wrapping machines, pneumatics, hydraulics and site services.
• Planned maintenance (PPM), modifications, installations, and upgrades to plant machinery and site services.
• Application and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practice.
• Upkeep and alteration of electrical or mechanical drawing as required.
• Gas system maintenance including oven burner repairs and set up (if qualified).
• To work across mechanical and electrical trades as qualified.
• To improve site production processes and plant design to minimise downtime & improve safety and quality.
• Repair, refurbishment & modification to all pipework & valves including gas (if qualified), ingredient lines, pneumatics, water heating systems, water jackets.
• Maintenance and repairs to steam pressure vessels and pipework including boilers, calorifiers, steam traps and condensates.
• Maintenance and repair of plant and equipment to high Engineering, Quality, Safety and Hygiene standards.
• All work to be completed on CMMS (Pirana).
• Identify areas of improvement to reduce downtime or increase efficiency, and reduce energy.

Requirements

• Time Served apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering discipline. (HNC preferred)
• IOSH working safely.
• Food safety/Hygiene qualification.
• Knowledge of planned maintenance systems (Shire).
• PC literate spreadsheets, word.
• Manufacturing background (preferably food industry).
• Ability to problem solve.
• To undertake self-measurement and development as appropriate.
• Ability to work consistently to high standards and prioritise tasks according to workload.
• Root cause analysis and fault finding.
• Must be able to demonstrate a flexible skill set.
• To be fully conversant and compliant with site Permit to Work and Isolation procedures.

Please call Ricky on 07350421503 or send your CV over to [e-mail].