Multi Skilled Engineer

Saica Group; Seafield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Saica Pack, part of the international Saica Group, is seeking a Multi Skilled Engineer for our Livingston site. You will maintain production equipment to keep downtime down and production running safely and efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires an electrically biased engineer with strong mechanical skills, capable of troubleshooting complex issues and working collaboratively within production. Rotating 3-shift pattern with a weekend in 6.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across the site.
• Lead electrical fault finding and problem-solving activities during your shift.
• Minimise machine downtime and maximise production performance.
• 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

Read electrical drawings

Maintenance - mechanical

Problem solving

Health and safety

Education

17th/18th Edition Electrical Qualification

Tools

PPM systems

Motors and sensors control

Contractor supervision

Job description

Multi Skilled Engineer

Location: Livingston, EH54 8SE

Salary: Competitive, DOE + Excellent Benefits!

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.
• Minimise machine downtime and maximise production performance.
• 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

We're looking for an experienced engineer who thrives in a manufacturing environment and can confidently work across both electrical and mechanical disciplines.

Essential Skills & Experience

• 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.
• Contractor supervision experience.
• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
• A proactive approach to health and safety.

Desirable Experience

Applications are particularly welcomed from candidates with any of the following: Leadership or supervisory experience, High Voltage qualification, IOSH qualification, PLC interrogation and fault-finding experience, Drive systems experience, Working at Height certification, Confined Space training and 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.

About Saica Group

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.