Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Packaging

Staffline Group; Scotland; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG manufacturer is looking for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Packaging in North Lanarkshire. The role involves performing planned and reactive maintenance to maximize line efficiency with a competitive salary of up to £52,000 plus a bonus and benefits. Candidates should have a NVQ level 3 in engineering and possess fault-finding skills. Join a developing site with ongoing investment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension and benefits

Ongoing investment in development

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained or NVQ level 3 in electrical mechanical maintenance engineering.
• Ideally experience in automated materials handling and or packaging machines.
• Production line experience preferred but qualified engineers will receive training.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance to ensure maximum line efficiency.
• Conduct fault-finding and diagnosis on PLC equipment.
• Attend breakdowns and perform rapid response maintenance.

Skills

Fault finding

Proactive approach

Continuous improvement

Education

NVQ level 3 in an engineering discipline

Tools

PLC controlled equipment

Automation machinery

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Packaging

Posted on November 20th, 2025

North Lanarkshire

Type of Job: Permanent

Job Role: Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer - Packaging

Job Type: Permanent

Reward: Up to £52,000 , overtime , plus package and £2k Bonus

Nearby towns: Motherwell, Uddingston, Coatbridge, Hamilton, Glasgow

Client: FMCG Consumer Manufacturing

Rotating Shifts

Our client is a renowned and admired FMCG manufacturing giant enjoying UK dominance and market leading status in their category sector. An opportunity has arisen for a Multi-Skilled Engineer; mechanical or electrical bias, to hit the ground running on a permanent basis. Electrical qualifications are preferred for this role

Key Responsibilities – Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer - Packaging

• Responsible for a combination of planned and reactive maintenance and technical challenges to ensure maximum line efficiency
• Perform fault-finding and diagnosis on a range of PLC controlled equipment
• Attend to breakdowns onsite ensuring a rapid response on plant equipment and machinery breakdowns
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on a range of Automation machinery including pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors and robots
• Deliver on plant uptime and maintenance KPI’s through planned, preventative and predictive maintenance.
• Ensure the efficient running of a continuous process, moving and packing high quality products, packaged and prepared for delivery
• Continually improving performance of equipment and systems to support the development of the site
• Agree preventative electrical maintenance plans

Qualifications & Requirements – Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer - Packaging

• Apprentice trained or NVQ level 3 in an engineering discipline in electrical mechanical in maintenance engineering
• Ideally automated materials handling and or packaging machines
• Production line experience but qualified engineers will be offered training and development
• A proactive approach to fault finding, a commitment to continuous improvement and personal development

What we can offer – Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer - Packaging

• a competitive salary up to £52k plus package excellent pension and Bens
• a developing site and business with ongoing investment

Candidates who are currently a multi-skilled engineer, mechanical electrical engineer, shift engineer, engineering technician , electrical engineer, packaging engineer, maintenance engineer, mechanical engineer, electrical biased engineer, electrical maintenance engineer, shift engineer or maintenance engineer may be suitable for this position.

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