Multi Skilled Engineer - Mechanical Bias

Escape; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern manufacturing firm in Glasgow is seeking a Multi Skilled Engineer with a mechanical bias to maintain and improve production machinery. You will conduct maintenance, diagnose faults, and support continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will hold an HNC in Engineering and have experience in a high-volume automated environment. The role offers a competitive salary and a supportive team culture focused on safety and quality.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Supportive team culture

Work with advanced manufacturing equipment

Qualifications

• Must be time-served or qualified to at least HNC level in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Diagnose and repair faults on production machinery.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within manufacturing.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical fault-finding

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

HNC level in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC systems

Sensors and drives

Job description

Overview

Salary: £43,381.60 per annum

Hours: 38-hour working week (average 42 hours per week across shift pattern)

Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off - rotating days and nights

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Multi Skilled Engineer with a mechanical bias to join a high-performing manufacturing team within a modern, fast-paced production environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining and improving complex production machinery and systems to ensure consistent performance, efficiency, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Diagnose and repair faults on production machinery, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives within the manufacturing process.
• Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment and machinery upgrades.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to optimise equipment performance.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and update relevant documentation.
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with Health & Safety and quality standards.

Skills & Experience Required

• Time-served or qualified to at least HNC level in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Strong mechanical knowledge with proven experience in electrical fault-finding and repair.
• Experience in an automated, high-volume manufacturing or packaging environment preferred.
• Good understanding of PLC systems, sensors, drives, and control systems (desirable).
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, hands-on approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive Salary of £43,381.60 per annum
• 4 on / 4 off rotating day and night shift pattern.
• Opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing equipment and technology.
• Supportive team culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement