Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

PING IT INC; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company based in Aberdeen is looking for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer. This practical role entails performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on production equipment. Candidates should have experience in manufacturing, particularly in food production, with strong electrical and mechanical skills. The position emphasizes collaboration in a close-knit team and a proactive approach to maintenance tasks. Knowledge of food safety standards and relevant certifications would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer in manufacturing.
• Experience with production machinery including motors, gearboxes, and hydraulics.
• Electrical qualifications such as 18th Edition preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults.
• Support installation and commissioning of machinery.

Skills

Fault-finding in electrical systems

Fault-finding in mechanical systems

Working with production machinery

Understanding of health & safety

Ability to work independently

Job description

Job Title: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: Aberdeen

Department: Engineering / Maintenance

Reporting to: Engineering Manager

Role Overview

My client is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our engineering function, working closely with the hands‑on Engineering Manager as part of a two‑person team. This is a practical, site‑based role supporting the safe, efficient and reliable operation of food manufacturing equipment and facilities.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally within food manufacturing, and will be comfortable taking responsibility, fault‑finding under pressure, and contributing to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across production and packaging equipment
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults to minimise downtime
• Work collaboratively with the Engineering Manager on daily maintenance activities, breakdowns and improvement projects
• Support installation, commissioning and modification of machinery and equipment
• Ensure all maintenance work complies with food safety, hygiene, health & safety and engineering standards
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete work orders as required
• Assist with contractor supervision where necessary
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and maintenance processes
• Support production teams to ensure smooth, efficient operation of the site

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

• Proven experience as a Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing environment
• Strong fault‑finding skills in both electrical and mechanical systems
• Experience working with production machinery (motors, gearboxes, conveyors, pneumatics, hydraulics, sensors, basic PLC fault‑finding)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small, close‑knit team
• Strong understanding of health & safety in an industrial setting

Desirable

• Experience within the food manufacturing industry
• Knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP, BRC, SALSA or similar)
• Electrical qualifications (e.g. 18th Edition)
• Welding or fabrication skills

Personal Attributes

• Hands‑on, practical and proactive approach
• Reliable, flexible and adaptable
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude
• Comfortable taking ownership in a small engineering team
• Strong problem‑solver with attention to detail