Location: Brechin
Hours: 4 on 4 Off Days (10‑hour shifts)
Contract: Full‑time, permanent
Salary: Up to £45,000 (depending on experience)
The 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 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.
* Work on conveyors, hydraulics and pneumatics.
* Diagnose and repair electrical control systems including sensors, relays, contactors, safety circuits, and inverter drives.
* Keep accurate maintenance records and contribute to Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Continuous Improvement (CI) projects.
* Collaborate with production and technical teams to prioritise tasks and minimise downtime.
Skills & Experience
* Minimum of 2 years work experience after apprenticeship or an HNC / equivalent qualification in engineering.
* Strong electrical competence with good mechanical knowledge (hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical fitting).
* Welding and fabrication skills desirable but not essential.
* Proven experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
* Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics and machine manuals.
* Competence in fault‑finding, sensors, drives, and industrial control systems.
* Proactive problem‑solving skills and strong communication abilities.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team; flexible approach to work.
Package
Salary up to £45,000 depending on experience.
Overtime paid at 1.5x.
Company pension scheme.
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