Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Auldhouse; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias to join a modern distribution facility in Scotland. This role focuses on carrying out planned preventative maintenance, driving improvements, and ensuring equipment reliability. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering, a strong background in electrical maintenance, and mechanical skills. Joining this team means making a direct impact in shaping engineering standards and supporting overall site efficiency.

Benefits

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Time-served engineer with NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong background in electrical maintenance and additional mechanical skills.
• Skilled in working with drives, hydraulics, inverters and automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and improvements across systems.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns, performing effective fault-finding.
• Maintain and optimise automated machinery.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical skills

Problem-solving

IT literacy

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Automation systems

Hydraulics

Drives and inverters

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

East Kilbride | £42,500 per annum | ⚙️ Rotating Shifts | Permanent

We are seeking a proactive Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias to join our growing engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving improvements across a modern, fast-paced distribution facility, ensuring equipment reliability and supporting the development of maintenance systems.

What's on Offer

• Salary: £42,500 (£20.24 per hour)
• Rotating AM/PM shifts:
  • Week 1: Mon‑Fri, 07:00‑15:00
  • Week 2: Mon‑Fri, 15:00‑23:00
  • 1 in 3 Sundays: 07:00‑12:00
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension & EAP programme

The Role

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and continuous improvements across electrical, mechanical and pneumatic systems.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns, carrying out effective fault‑finding and defect repairs to minimise downtime.
• Support the transition from a reactive maintenance culture to a more proactive approach.
• Maintain and optimise automated machinery, including volume‑picking and conveyor systems.
• Engage and manage external contractors, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.
• Assist in the delivery of technical and supply chain projects, contributing to site development and efficiency.

About You

• Time‑served engineer with NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong background in electrical maintenance, with additional mechanical skills (approx. 60/40 split).
• Skilled in working with drives, hydraulics, inverters and automation systems.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with the ability to influence change and drive improvements.
• IT literate, with the ability to utilise software and data to support maintenance strategies.
• Able to pass a DBS check and provide proof of qualifications.

Why Join?

This is more than just a maintenance role – it’s a chance to make a real impact. You’ll be joining a team where your input can directly shape the site’s engineering standards, develop PPM systems and support ongoing improvements to ensure reliability and efficiency.