Mechatronics Technician - Factory Automation & Maintenance

D R Newitt & Associates; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Mechatronics Technician for a manufacturing team in the food production industry. This role involves maintaining and repairing production equipment, ensuring safety compliance, and supporting new installations. The ideal candidate will have experience with mechanical and electronic systems, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work well independently and in a team. A competitive salary of £45,000 is offered with opportunities for technical skill development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities to develop technical skills

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and work with PLCs and drives.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs to keep production lines running smoothly.
• Perform inspections, planned maintenance, and preventive repairs.
• Install, test, and calibrate machinery and equipment.
• Support continuous improvements in automation, mechanics, and efficiency.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Fault-finding skills

Ability to read engineering drawings

Working with PLCs and drives

Teamwork

Proactive and safety-conscious

Tools

Siemens PLC

Omron PLC

ABB equipment

Yaskawa drives

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Mechatronics Technician for a manufacturing team in the food production industry. This role involves maintaining and repairing production equipment, ensuring safety compliance, and supporting new installations. The ideal candidate will have experience with mechanical and electronic systems, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work well independently and in a team. A competitive salary of £45,000 is offered with opportunities for technical skill development.