Multi Skilled Engineer

Dunwall Partners Ltd; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Saica Pack is seeking a Multi Skilled Engineer with an electrical bias to join our Livingston site. You will minimise downtime through planned maintenance, rapid fault diagnosis and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Reading electrical drawings, fault-finding on motors and control systems, and supervising contractors when required are key duties. The role requires 5 years' experience, 17th/18th Edition, and a proactive approach to health and safety.

Qualifications

• 17th or 18th Edition Electrical Qualification.
• Minimum 5 years' experience within a production manufacturing environment.
• Able to read and interpret electrical drawings.
• Experience with motors, sensors and control systems.
• Basic programming knowledge and troubleshooting capability.
• Strong mechanical maintenance and repair skills.
• Experience replacing bearings, pumps and mechanical components.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Experience using Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) systems.
• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
• A proactive approach to health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance activities across the site.
• Lead electrical fault finding and problem-solving activities during your shift.
• Support the installation, commissioning and optimisation of new equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Work safely in line with company, BRC and industry standards.
• Manage and supervise contractors when required.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using PPM systems.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and production.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health, safety and hygiene requirements.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical schematics

Read drawings

Motors and control systems

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

PPM systems

Health & safety awareness

Education

17th/18th Edition Electrical Qualification

Job description

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Join Saica Pack and Help Keep a World-Class Manufacturing Operation Running

Are you a skilled maintenance engineer with strong electrical expertise and a hands-on approach to problem solving?

Saica Pack, part of the international Saica Group, is looking for a talented Multi Skilled Engineer to join our Livingston site.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a business that places innovation, sustainability and operational excellence at the heart of everything it does.

Working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring our production equipment operates safely, efficiently and reliably, helping to deliver sustainable packaging solutions for customers across the UK and beyond.

The Role

As a key member of the Engineering Maintenance team, you will be responsible for minimising downtime through effective planned and preventative maintenance, rapid fault diagnosis and repair, and continuous improvement activities.

This role is ideally suited to an electrically biased engineer with strong mechanical skills who enjoys troubleshooting complex issues and working collaboratively within a production environment.

Shift Pattern

Rotating 3-shift pattern: Early Shift, Back Shift and Night Shift with 1 weekend in every 6

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance activities across the site.
• Lead electrical fault finding and problem-solving activities during your shift.
• Support the installation, commissioning and optimisation of new equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Work safely in line with company, BRC and industry standards.
• Manage and supervise contractors when required.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using PPM systems.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and production.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health, safety and hygiene requirements.

About You

• 17th or 18th Edition Electrical Qualification.
• Minimum 5 years' experience within a production manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical fault-finding abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
• Experience working with motors, sensors and control systems.
• Basic programming knowledge and troubleshooting capability.
• Strong mechanical maintenance and repair skills.
• Experience replacing bearings, pumps and mechanical components.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Experience using Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) systems.
• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
• A proactive approach to health and safety.

Applications are particularly welcomed from candidates with any of the following:

• Leadership or supervisory experience.
• PLC interrogation and fault-finding experience.
• Working at Height certification.
• Confined Space training.
• COSHH knowledge and experience.

Why Join Saica?

At Saica Group, sustainability isn't just a corporate objective; it's part of our DNA. Through innovation and a commitment to the circular economy, we're helping to create a more sustainable future while providing exciting career opportunities for our people.

In return, you'll benefit from:

• Working for a respected international manufacturing organisation.
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression.
• Exposure to modern manufacturing technologies and equipment.
• A supportive team environment focused on continuous improvement.
• The opportunity to contribute to industry-leading sustainability initiatives.

Saica Group is one of Europe's leading manufacturers of recycled paper and sustainable corrugated packaging solutions. With sustainability, innovation and operational excellence at its core, the business continues to invest in people, technology and environmental responsibility.

Ready for Your Next Engineering Challenge?

If you're a motivated Multi Skilled Engineer with an electrical bias and a passion for keeping manufacturing operations running at their best, we'd love to hear from you.