Recycling Plant Engineer - Multi Skilled

Scottish Leather Group; Bridge of Weir; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life assurance

Enhanced annual leave

Health and wellbeing programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work

On-site parking

Job summary

Scottish Leather Group in Bridge of Weir seeks a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to sustain reliability and performance across our manufacturing site. You will perform planned, preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment, minimising downtime and driving continuous improvement.

Working with the Engineering Manager and Production teams, you will diagnose faults, implement safe repairs, maintain CMMS records, and support KPI reporting.

Qualifications

• Time-served or SVQ Level 3 in an engineering discipline.
• Experience carrying out electrical and mechanical maintenance in manufacturing.
• Strong technical knowledge across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic systems.
• Ability to diagnose faults, solve problems, and work under pressure.
• Proactive, self-motivated and committed to continuous improvement.
• Team player with good communication across Engineering, Production and Operations.
• Organised, safety-conscious and able to use CMMS to record work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns with fault diagnosis and safe, efficient repairs.
• Support continuous improvement by improving plant reliability and performance.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and performance data in CMMS.
• Collaborate with Production and Engineering teams to prioritise tasks.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with procedures and standards.
• Share knowledge with the wider team and uphold high housekeeping standards.

Skills

Electrical & mechanical maintenance

Problem solving

Team communication

CMMS usage

Safety conscious

Organised

Education

Time-served engineer

SVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Engineering excellence is built on reliability, responsiveness, and continuous improvement. Every maintenance activity plays a vital role in keeping production running safely, efficiently, and at peak performance. The best engineering teams don't simply react to breakdowns - they take a proactive approach to asset reliability, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement, ensuring equipment performs at its best while supporting operational success.

As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you'll play a key role in maintaining the reliability and performance of our manufacturing operation. Working closely with the Engineering Manager and wider production team, you'll carry out planned, preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance activities across a wide range of electrical and mechanical equipment, helping minimise downtime, maximise efficiency, and drive continuous improvement across the site.

This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll use your technical expertise, problem-solving ability, and proactive approach to keep our plant operating safely, reliably, and efficiently.

In this role you will:

• Carry out planned, preventative, predictive, and reactive electrical and mechanical maintenance to maximise equipment reliability and minimise production downtime.
• Respond quickly and effectively to equipment breakdowns, diagnosing faults and implementing safe, efficient repairs to restore production as quickly as possible.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve plant reliability, maintenance practices, and operational performance.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, job histories, and performance data using the company's maintenance management system to support KPI reporting and asset management.
• Work collaboratively with Production and Engineering colleagues to prioritise maintenance activities and support efficient manufacturing operations.
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely, in line with company procedures, engineering standards, and health and safety requirements.
• Monitor equipment performance and contribute to preventative maintenance strategies that improve asset availability and reduce recurring faults.
• Support the wider engineering team by sharing technical knowledge, maintaining high housekeeping standards, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and engineering excellence.

You're someone who understands that great maintenance is about much more than fixing faults - it's about improving reliability, supporting production, and helping the business perform at its best.

• You are a time-served engineer or hold an SVQ Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline.
• You have experience carrying out both electrical and mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing, industrial, or operational environment.
• You possess strong technical knowledge across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and associated engineering systems.
• You are confident diagnosing faults, solving technical problems, and responding calmly under pressure in a fast-paced production environment.
• You are proactive, self-motivated, and committed to identifying opportunities to improve equipment performance and maintenance effectiveness.
• You work well as part of a team, communicating effectively with colleagues across Engineering, Production, and Operations.
• You are organised, safety-conscious, and comfortable using computerised maintenance management systems to record work and monitor performance.
• You take pride in delivering high-quality engineering work and are committed to continuous learning and professional development.

The impact you will have

You’ll play an essential role in ensuring our manufacturing operation runs safely, efficiently, and reliably. Through high-quality maintenance, rapid fault diagnosis, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement, you'll help maximise equipment availability, reduce downtime, and support consistent production performance.

Working closely with Engineering and Production teams, your contribution will directly improve operational efficiency, asset reliability, and the long-term success of the business.

What’s in it for you:

You’ll benefit from a comprehensive rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security, and career development. This includes a company pension, life assurance, company sick pay, enhanced annual leave that increases with service, and access to a health and wellbeing programme alongside an Employee Assistance Programme with private GP services. You’ll also have opportunities to grow through coaching, training, and development support, plus practical perks such as cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes, free on-site parking, and access to a range of retail discounts.

We believe our strength comes from our people. We value diversity, encourage development, and create an environment where everyone can thrive.

This role operates on an early and back shift rotation (Monday-Friday or Tuesday-Saturday).