Multi-skilled Engineer

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Arbroath; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and mental health support

Life insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Company pension

Job summary

Associated Seafoods in Arbroath is hiring a Multi-skilled Engineer to provide electrical and mechanical engineering services to support manufacturing and operations. The role is full-time, on-site in Arbroath, with dayshift and backshift rotations and a 40-hour week.

The ideal candidate is a time-served engineer with an electrical or mechanical apprenticeship and a proactive mindset, ready to carry out preventative maintenance, respond to faults, and assist project work.

Qualifications

• Time-served engineer with electrical or mechanical apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Problem-solving abilities and continuous improvement mindset.
• Self-motivated with methodical work approach and independence.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and high standards of work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance per the planned maintenance system.
• Respond to equipment faults and breakdowns as required.
• Plan access and record work using the Fixx system for food safety.
• Monitor and adjust site systems for optimal performance.
• Assist large projects such as installation and upgrades to lines or areas.
• Support training and development of engineers and apprentices.
• Uphold engineering standards to meet production needs.
• Collaborate with engineering supervisor and other teams to support operations.

Skills

Time-served engineer with electrical/2

Problem-solving

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Electrical or mechanical apprenticeship

Job description

Location: On site / Arbroath DD11, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Engineering | General
Salary: Competitive salary

Role: Multi-skilled Engineer

Location: Arbroath

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday dayshift and backshift (on rotation basis), full-time, 40 hours per week with some flexibility required.

Rate of Pay: Competitive, depending on entry-level skills and/or experience. Overtime hours paid at a rate of time and a half of standard hourly pay rate.

About us

Associated Seafoods is the parent company of Lossie Seafoods, Moray Seafoods and LFO. We strive to source, process, and supply the finest range of seafood products to customers around the world.

• We offer comprehensive benefits including competitive salary, medical and mental health support, life insurance, cycle to work scheme as well as company pension.

Role Overview

This role involves providing electrical and mechanical engineering services and support so that all manufacturing and operational plans can be met.

This is an ideal opportunity for an Electrical Engineer with food manufacturing experienc e to join a successful expanding business and build a career for the future.

Duties will include although not limited to:

• Carry out routine scheduled maintenance as set out in the planned preventative maintenance system.
• To respond to equipment faults and breakdowns as required
• Plan access to areas and equipment to fulfil and closeout work requests using the Fixx system to create a record of work and ensure food safety.
• Monitor, test, and adjust various systems across the site, ensuring optimal performance.
• Assist the engineering team on large project work such as installation of new production lines, alterations, and upgrades to areas whether internal or external to the buildings.
• Support the training and development of other engineers, apprentices, and support development of training material.
• Uphold and enhance engineering standards to meet the evolving needs of the production environment.
• Work closely with the engineering supervisor and other team members to support production operations effectively.
• When required you will be expected to assist contractors to accomplish their tasks and support them while they are on site.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Time-served engineer with an electrical or mechanical apprenticeship or similar qualifications.
• Problem-solving abilities and a mindset for continuous improvement.
• Self-motivated, a methodical work approach, and the ability to work independently.
• Good communication skills and an aptitude for teamwork.
• Attention to detail and high standards of work.

Please note that this role does not meet the eligibility criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.