Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer in Brechin, Angus

Energy Jobline CVL; Brechin; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy recruitment firm is seeking a Maintenance Engineer based in Brechin. This full-time role focuses on maintaining Food/FMCG machinery and requires strong electrical and mechanical skills. The position offers a salary of up to £45,500, overtime at 1.5x, and opportunities for ongoing training and technical progression.

Benefits

Company pension

Ongoing training in PLC and CI methods

Qualifications

• Recognized qualification in Electrical Engineering (apprenticeship or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical and mechanical fault-finding and repairs.
• Support tooling maintenance and machine installations.
• Keep accurate maintenance records and contribute to TPM and CI projects.

Skills

Electrical Engineering qualification

Electrical competence

Mechanical knowledge

PLC fault finding

Problem-solving skills

Education

Recognised qualification in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Position: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Brechin

Salary: Up to £45,500 per year + overtime at 1.5x

Hours: Monday to Friday, Week 1 – 04:00 to 13:30 / Week 2 – 13:00 to 22:00 (1 in 4 Weekend Work Required)

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Opportunity

Our client, a well-established food manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team. This role focuses on maintaining and improving Food/FMCG machinery, tooling, and associated plant equipment to ensure safe and efficient production.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical and mechanical fault‑finding, repairs, and planned maintenance on Food/FMCG machines, tooling etc.
• Experience working with conveyors, hydraulics & pneumatics etc.
• Diagnose and repair electrical control systems including sensors, relays, contactors, safety circuits, and inverter drives.
• Perform PLC diagnostics and minor programming adjustments (Siemens, Allen Bradley, or equivalent).
• Support tooling maintenance, mould changeovers, machine installations and commissioning.
• Keep accurate maintenance records and contribute to Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Continuous Improvement (CI) projects.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to prioritise tasks and minimise downtime.

Skills & Experience

• Recognised qualification in Electrical Engineering (apprenticeship or equivalent).
• Strong electrical competence with good mechanical knowledge (hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical fitting).
• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics and machine manuals.
• Competence in PLC fault‑finding, sensors, drives, and industrial control systems.
• Proactive problem‑solving skills and strong communication abilities.

Package

Salary: up to £45,500 depending on experience.

Overtime: paid at 1.5x.

Company Pension: company pension offered.

Training: ongoing training in PLC, TPM, and CI methods, with opportunities for technical progression.

To express interest, submit your CV through the application button or contact the recruiter for a confidential chat (direct line).

Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.