Multi-Skilled Engineer

Mineral Park, Inc.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processor in Penston, Glasgow, is seeking a Multi Skilled Engineer to enhance their operations. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in machinery maintenance, particularly in packing systems. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment efficiency, logging repairs, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to work in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Packing Machinery, particularly Proseal, Mondini, Multivac.
• Proven experience with planned maintenance systems and breakdown repairs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment OEE and minimize downtime.
• Record maintenance requests and perform repairs promptly.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

ONC/NVQ in Engineering

Tools

Packing Machinery

Hydraulic Systems

Pneumatic Systems

Job description

Due to continued growth, we have a new opportunity available for a Multi Skilled Engineer to join our client, one of Europe's leading privately-owned food processors, at their site in Penston, Glasgow.

Job Title: Multi Skilled Engineer

Location: Penston

Salary: £43,000 to £47,000

DOE Hours of Work: 2 week Panama shift - 05:30-17:30 / 11:00-23:00

The role:

As a Multi Skilled Engineer, you will possess strong technical knowledge and be recognized as the shift expert in at least one area of the factory or machinery type. Working as part of your shift team, you will be responsible for maintaining equipment OEE and minimizing downtime. You will report to the Engineering Manager/Assistant Managers but will receive daily guidance from your Engineering Supervisor regarding your activities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate relevant engineering competencies, with experience in Packing Machinery, particularly Proseal, Mondini, Multivac, and related equipment.
• Record and log maintenance requests and fault repairs, attend breakdowns, and perform repairs promptly.
• Provide progress reports to Engineering Management/Supervisor.
• Be proactive in completing scheduled work, start-up checks, etc., efficiently.
• Carry out special projects as directed by the Engineering Management team.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food safety legislation.
• Collaborate with the production team to meet customer needs.

The ideal candidate will have at least an ONC/NVQ in an engineering-related discipline, with an 18th edition qualification being advantageous. Completion of an apprenticeship or equivalent formal training in installation and maintenance, including practical experience, is preferred. You should be an excellent communicator, capable of taking direction and providing constructive challenge professionally. Proven experience with planned maintenance systems, breakdown repairs, installations, and knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems are essential.