Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Innovate Recruitment Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is looking for an experienced Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to support automated depots around Glasgow. The ideal candidate will have strong electrical and mechanical skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work independently. Key responsibilities include responding to equipment failures, conducting preventative maintenance, and collaborating with site teams. The role requires a full UK driving licence and offers a competitive salary plus benefits, including travel allowance and a performance bonus.

Benefits

Van provided

Performance bonus

Qualifications

• Completed a recognised engineering or maintenance apprenticeship.
• Comfortable managing your own workload and planning visits.
• Experience in a fast-paced automated or distribution environment.

Responsibilities

• Respond to equipment breakdowns and conduct repairs.
• Deliver planned and reactive maintenance.
• Complete service reports and updates on internal maintenance systems.

Skills

Electrical and mechanical repair skills

Fault-finding and problem-solving ability

Communication skills

Self-motivation and flexibility

Education

Recognised engineering or maintenance apprenticeship

HNC/HND (or equivalent) with electrical bias

Tools

SCADA and related control systems

Job description

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer - field based to cover sites around Glasgow and further if required

Salary: Circa £52,000 + van + bonus

Hours: 40 per week, shift patterns to cover from 03:00 to 22:00

The opportunity

A great opportunity for an experienced Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to support a network of automated depots across the Edinburgh region. The role suits someone who enjoys a mix of electrical and mechanical work, thrives in a fast‑paced automated environment, and is confident working independently across multiple sites. You will help keep mission‑critical sortation equipment running safely, reliably and efficiently to support continuous operations.

Key responsibilities

• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, carrying out detailed electrical and mechanical fault finding and repairs.
• Complete ad hoc repair tasks across all types of sortation and conveyor equipment.
• Deliver planned, preventative and reactive maintenance in line with maintenance schedules and standards.
• Carry out servicing activities and accurately complete service reports and updates on internal maintenance systems.
• Use SCADA and related control systems to support fault diagnosis and resolution.
• Liaise with on‑site Security, Operations and IT teams to plan and complete work in line with operational requirements.
• Promote and adhere to Health and Safety policies at all times, including full compliance with COSHH and other relevant regulations.

About you

You will have completed a recognised engineering or maintenance apprenticeship, or hold an HNC/HND (or equivalent) with an electrical bias. You are comfortable managing your own workload, planning your visits and prioritising tasks across a cluster of depots.

You will also bring:

• Experience in a fast‑paced automated or distribution environment, with strong electrical and mechanical repair skills.
• Excellent fault‑finding and problem‑solving ability, with the resilience to work under pressure and within tight timeframes.
• High levels of self‑motivation, flexibility and ownership of issues through to resolution.
• A collaborative, positive mindset and strong communication skills when working with site teams.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between regional sites as required