Multi Skilled Engineer (Mechanical Biased)

Zachary Daniels; Scotland; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Daniels is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for a leading FMCG manufacturer in North Lanarkshire. The role covers reactive repairs, routine maintenance and testing across a wide range of plant machinery, with a rotating early and backshift pattern.

You will drive planned preventive maintenance, maintain spares levels, and ensure accurate records. The role offers opportunities to contribute to site improvements and KPIs while collaborating with a busy engineering

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship.
• Experience as a Maintenance Engineer in manufacturing.
• Strong fault-finding and proactive maintenance approach.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive repairs, routine maintenance and testing across a wide range of plant machinery and equipment.
• Complete planned preventive maintenance work orders to support equipment reliability and minimise production downtime.
• Take a proactive approach to maintenance, identifying potential issues and contributing to the development of preventative maintenance strategies.
• Maintain appropriate levels of workshop spares to meet production requirements and support effective stock control within your allocated area.
• Ensure all maintenance records and auditable paperwork are completed accurately and filed correctly.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the achievement of key engineering and production KPIs.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the site to maintain high standards of equipment performance, reliability and safety.

Skills

Fault finding

Problem solving

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Education

Mechanical engineering apprenticeship

Job description

Ready to take your engineering career to the next level?

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a highly successful FMCG manufacturer in North Lanarkshire; a business that continues to invest in its site, infrastructure and future growth.

With a broad range of equipment on-site and continued investment in the operation, you'll have the opportunity to tackle varied engineering challenges, strengthen your technical expertise and play an important role in maintaining production performance. If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact while developing your career, this could be the opportunity for you!

Shift Pattern:

The role operates on a rotating shift pattern of 2 weeks on early/day shift, followed by 1 week on backshift, then repeat.

The Role:

• Carry out reactive repairs, routine maintenance and testing across a wide range of plant machinery and equipment
• Complete planned preventative maintenance work orders to support equipment reliability and minimise production downtime
• Take a proactive approach to maintenance, identifying potential issues and contributing to the development of preventative maintenance strategies
• Maintain appropriate levels of workshop spares to meet production requirements and support effective stock control within your allocated area
• Ensure all maintenance records and auditable paperwork are completed accurately and filed correctly
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the achievement of key engineering and production KPIs
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the site to maintain high standards of equipment performance, reliability and safety

What We're Looking For:

• Completion of a recognised apprenticeship within mechanical engineering
• Previous experience in a Maintenance Engineer role within a manufacturing environment
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to maintenance
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics would be advantageous

What makes this a great opportunity?

• A business that invests: Join a successful FMCG manufacturer committed to continued site development and infrastructure investment
• Varied engineering challenges: Work across a diverse range of on-site machinery and equipment
• Be part of an established operation: Join an engineering team supporting a busy manufacturing site, with opportunities to collaborate across the wider business
• Develop your career: Build on your existing experience, strengthen your engineering capabilities and explore opportunities for future progression