Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to enhance their Maintenance and Engineering team in Aberdeen. This role involves providing crucial maintenance support to production, ensuring the smooth operation of high-speed, PLC-controlled equipment. Candidates will be responsible for both electrical and mechanical repairs, conducting preventive maintenance, and collaborating with production teams to optimize performance. With a rotating shift schedule and a focus on safety and hygiene standards, this position offers a dynamic work environment where your skills will directly impact production efficiency. Join a company that values integrity and quality in its operations and enjoy a range of benefits including performance bonuses, employee discounts, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Performance Bonus opportunity

Employee discounts

Free parking

Subsidized canteen

Bike-to-work scheme

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing environments, preferably in meat/food production.
• Strong diagnostic skills and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and inspections to minimize downtime.
• Support production targets and monitor machine performance.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

PLC control systems

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Education

Mechanical Qualification

Electrical Qualification

Tools

CMMS

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Job description

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Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer, Aberdeen

Client: Kepak Group

Location: Aberdeen

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: bdbb796fb6c0

Job Views: 1

Posted: 07.05.2025

Expiry Date: 21.06.2025

Job Description:

Kepak McIntosh Donald is a globally recognized brand and the largest red meat producer in Scotland. We source our meat from local farmers and produce beef and lamb products with integrity and quality assurance.

We are seeking a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our Maintenance and Engineering team. The role involves providing maintenance support to the Production team, maintaining and repairing equipment, machinery, and tools used in the factory.

Working hours: Rotating shift roster (4 days on / 4 days off), dayshift pattern.

Role Responsibilities:

• Perform electrical and mechanical routine maintenance, inspections, and fault finding to minimize downtime.
• Experience with PCL Logic is advantageous but not essential.
• Carry out electro-mechanical repairs on high-speed, PLC-controlled plant, handling and packaging equipment, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Communicate effectively with production teams regarding breakdowns and downtime.
• Provide technical support for plant facilities, including compressed air, refrigeration, and steam systems.
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance routines, inspections, and remedial works.
• Support production targets and monitor machine performance to identify faults and improvement opportunities.
• Intervene during failures, plan and execute remedial actions proactively.
• Analyze procedures for efficiency improvements and collaborate with equipment suppliers on installations and modifications.
• Maintain cleanliness and adhere to 5S standards in work areas.
• Participate in training, cross-skilling, and use of maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Support a rotating shift schedule and contribute to machinery compliance with safety and hygiene standards.

Candidate Requirements:

• Mechanical and/or Electrical Qualification.
• Experience in manufacturing environments, preferably in meat/food production.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, PLC control, refrigeration, and PTW systems.
• Strong diagnostic and root cause analysis skills.
• Proactive attitude and good communication skills in English.
• Ability to multitask and work independently to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to participate in training and development.

Benefits:

• Performance Bonus opportunity.
• Pay grading system with earning potential increases.
• Employee discounts, including 25% in our Butcher Shop and access to the WrkIt platform.
• Refer a Friend scheme with up to £500 reward.
• Free parking, subsidized canteen, long service awards, bike-to-work scheme, and training opportunities.
• GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program for support.