Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Escape; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company in East Kilbride is seeking a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting packaging machinery to ensure efficiency and minimize downtime. Applicants should have a recognized engineering qualification and experience in both mechanical and electrical maintenance within a fast-paced environment. Join a committed team and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Time-served engineer with a recognised qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Strong background in mechanical and electrical maintenance within a packaging environment.
• Experience with PLC systems and fault finding.
• Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, motors, pumps, and conveyors.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventive maintenance on packaging machinery.
• Resolve breakdowns promptly to maintain production efficiency.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding under pressure

Team player

Problem-solving mindset

Education

NVQ Level 3 in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

PLC systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley)

CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join our engineering team within a fast-paced packaging environment. The role will involve maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving a wide range of mechanical and electrical packaging machinery to ensure maximum equipment efficiency and minimal downtime. This is on shift.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) on packaging machinery, conveyors, palletisers, wrapping machines, and related equipment.
• Respond to and resolve breakdowns promptly to reduce downtime and maintain production efficiency.
• Diagnose and repair both mechanical and electrical faults, including motors, sensors, PLC-controlled equipment, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and implementing engineering solutions.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards and company policies at all times.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, parts used, and breakdown history.
• Liaise with production and operations teams to minimise disruption during maintenance.
• Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment and upgrades.
• Participate in an engineering call-out rota (if applicable).

Skills & Experience Required

• Time-served engineer with a recognised qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent) in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Strong background in both mechanical and electrical maintenance within a fast-moving production or packaging environment.
• Experience working with PLC systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley, or similar) - fault finding ability desirable.
• Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, motors, pumps, and conveyors.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Proven track record of fault finding under pressure in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Computer-literate with experience using CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems) advantageous.

Personal Attributes

• Strong problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach.
• Excellent communication skills - able to work effectively with production, quality, and management teams.
• Team player who is also capable of working independently.
• Flexible, reliable, and willing to adapt to changing priorities.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and learning