Job Description
Dunning, near Perth
£50–55k + Bonus (DoE)
Simon Howie Foods is one of Scotland’s leading food brands, producing premium sausages, burgers and black pudding from our modern site in Dunning. We’re investing and growing and we need a strong Maintenance Engineer to support that.
The Role
You’ll join a small, hands-on engineering team, reporting to our Senior Engineer and Operations Director.
This is a practical role focused on keeping production moving through:
* Reactive and planned maintenance
* Electrical fault-finding (including 3-phase)
* Mechanical repairs and improvements
* Supporting PLC-controlled equipment
* Driving reliability and continuous improvement
* Ensuring compliance with HSE and food safety standards
No two days are the same — you’ll be problem-solving on the floor, not sitting behind a desk.
About You
* Qualified Electrical Engineer / Technician / Time-served Electrician
* Strong electrical bias with solid mechanical skills
* Experience in manufacturing or production
* Calm under pressure and solution-focused
* Experience in the Food Industry preferrable but not necessary
Competitive salary reflects experience.
What we offer
Life Assurance (Death in Service):
Tax-free lump sum of 2x base salary payable to beneficiaries. Eligibility after 1 year’s service (up to age 70), subject to insurer terms.
Personal Accident Insurance:
Cover for injury or death, with potential benefits up to 2x base salary depending on circumstances and policy limits.
Medicash Health Plan:
Cashback on everyday healthcare costs (e.g. dental, optical, physio), plus access to virtual GP services, gym discounts and retail savings.
Annual Leave:
29 days per annum
Pension:
Auto-enrolment with People’s Pension
Staff Discount:
20% discount in our Perth and Auchterarder shops
Right to work in the UK required. We do not offer sponsorship at this stage.