Multi-Skilled Engineer

Williams Recruitment Partners Ltd; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 42,500 - 57,500; Full time

Job summary

Williams Recruitment Partners Ltd on behalf of a well-established FMCG manufacturer in Scotland is recruiting a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to keep high-performing production lines running safely and efficiently. You'll work a double days shift (6-2, 2-10) with no weekends, nights or on-call requirements, and a salary of £50,000.

There is legitimate scope for progression as the site undergoes investment and upgrades in machinery and standards.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical or mechanical Engineering.
• Proven engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Electrical and automation knowledge, including PLC understanding.
• Excellent diagnostic, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out routine maintenance, fault finding and repairs on production equipment (including conveyors, packaging machinery and processing equipment).
• Responding quickly to breakdowns to minimise downtime and keep production moving smoothly.
• Supporting the installation and commissioning of new machinery and assisting with automation and control system upgrades.
• Recording all maintenance work in line with internal and regulatory standards.
• Ensuring all activities comply with health & safety requirements, IEE Wiring Regulations, and food safety standards (including BRC and HACCP).
• Taking part in CI initiatives, audits, inspections and root-cause analysis.
• Supervising contractors when required and collaborating with production teams to deliver improvements.

Skills

Electrical & PLC knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or mechanical Engineering

Job description

WE CANNOT ACCEPT APPLICANTS WHO REQURE SPONSORSHIP

MUST HAVE FMCG MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE

Days role | Competitive Salary | Excellent Career Progression

Are you a skilled Maintenance Engineer with experience within Food manufacturing? I'm partnering with a well-established and growing manufacturer in Scotland to recruit a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer who will play a key role in keeping high-performing production lines running safely and efficiently.

This is an opportunity to join a business that is investing heavily in this particular site, with this role being available as a direct result of that investment, and they're also looking to upgrade technology, machinery and importantly, standards within the Engineering department.

What’s on Offer?

Shift:

Double days shift rotating bi-weekly, Monday - Friday (6-2pm / 2-10pm)

• NO weekends
• NO nights
• NO on Call

Salary: £50,000

Additional: Legitimate scope for serious progression and numerous wider group opportunities

The Role

As a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer, you'll be responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety and performance of a wide range of production machinery and site infrastructure. You'll be working as part of a close-knit engineering team, supporting both reactive and preventative maintenance activities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out routine maintenance, fault finding and repairs on production equipment (including conveyors, packaging machinery and processing equipment).
• Responding quickly to breakdowns to minimise downtime and keep production moving smoothly.
• Supporting the installation and commissioning of new machinery and assisting with automation and control system upgrades.
• Recording all maintenance work in line with internal and regulatory standards.
• Ensuring all activities comply with health & safety requirements, IEE Wiring Regulations, and food safety standards (including BRC and HACCP).
• Taking part in CI initiatives, audits, inspections and root-cause analysis.
• Supervising contractors when required and collaborating with production teams to deliver improvements.

About You

To succeed in this role, you'll bring:

• NVQ Level 3, or similar in Electrical or mechanical Engineering or equivalent discipline.
• Proven engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Electrical and automation knowledge, including PLC understanding.
• Excellent diagnostic, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and schematics confidently.
• Experience with preventative maintenance systems and continuous improvement principles (e.g., Kaizen, TPM).
• A self-motivated, organised approach with strong communication abilities.

Why Apply?

• Join a stable and respected food manufacturing business.
• Work with modern equipment and ongoing site investment.
• Be part of a collaborative engineering team focused on improvement.
• Opportunities for professional development and progression.