Maintenance Engineer – Day Shift (Monday to Friday)
Location: Perth, Scotland
Permanent | Full-time | Day Shift
We’re supporting a long-established Scottish manufacturer in their search for a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their site in Perth. With a legacy of innovation and quality, the business operates across both domestic and commercial markets and has recently become part of a major European group – creating further opportunity for investment and growth.
The successful candidate will take the lead on all maintenance activities, supporting a multi-million-pound capital investment programme and implementing preventive systems to ensure continued safety, reliability, and efficiency on site.
What You’ll Be Doing:
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Lead and deliver preventative and corrective maintenance across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
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Troubleshoot breakdowns and carry out effective root cause analysis to minimise downtime
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Develop and implement planned maintenance schedules
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Support a junior engineer with training and development
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Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and quality regulations
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Collaborate with operations leadership on continuous improvement and Lean initiatives
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Play a key role in the commissioning of new machinery and systems
What You’ll Bring:
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Proven experience as a Multi-Skilled Engineer within a manufacturing or industrial environment
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Sound knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
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Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills with a methodical approach
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Proficiency using IT and diagnostic tools
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Excellent communication and teamwork skills
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A good understanding of health & safety best practice
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Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent; we welcome applications from candidates with ex-Forces engineering backgrounds
Why Apply?
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Day shift only – Monday to Friday
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Be part of a business with significant ongoing capital investment
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Play a pivotal role in site-wide modernisation and maintenance strategy
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Join a supportive and values-led leadership team
If you're a hands-on engineer who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and making an impact, we'd love to hear from you