Multi‑Skilled Shift Engineer
Dundee • £45,000 - £55,000 (including seasonal overtime payment)
Are you a Multi‑Skilled Engineer looking for a varied role within a well‑established manufacturing environment? I am working with a long‑standing and secure manufacturing business in Dundee looking to strengthen their engineering team.
The Role
You’ll play a key role in supporting site operations, ensuring production runs efficiently through a combination of reactive maintenance, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), and continuous improvement activity.
Key responsibilities
* Carry out both reactive and planned maintenance across site machinery
* Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults
* Minimise downtime and ensure equipment runs efficiently
* Support installation and commissioning of new equipment
* Complete maintenance logs and documentation accurately
* Work closely with production and other departments
* Maintain high standards of health & safety and GMP
You’ll be part of an established engineering team, working both independently and collaboratively.
Salary
* Paid at a basic hourly rate (range between £20–£23 per hour)
* Anything over 40 hrs paid at time 3/4, which would be for 3 months in season
* Actual earnings of approximately £50,000–£55,000 per annum
Working Pattern
Seasonal Shift Pattern:
* July – September (3 months Peak Season):
o 12‑hour shifts, 7‑7
o 4 Days On / 1 Day Off / 4 Nights On / 3 Days Off
o Anything over 40 hrs paid at time 3/4
* October – June (9 months Off Season):
o Monday – Thursday: 07:30 – 16:30
o Friday: 07:30 – 14:00
o 40 hr working week
What we’re looking for
* Multi‑Skilled Engineer (Electrical bias advantageous)
* Experience within manufacturing or FMCG environments
* Strong fault‑finding across electrical and mechanical systems
* Experience with:
o PLC‑controlled equipment
o Conveyors / chain‑driven machinery
* Completed engineering apprenticeship
* Proactive, hands‑on approach with strong problem‑solving ability
* Ability to work both independently and within a team
Why apply
* Established, secure business with strong industry presence
* Competitive salary with enhanced overtime (up to £55k OTE)
* Structured shift pattern with off‑season day work
* Shortest length of service in the Engineering team is 7 years
* Varied, structured role across maintenance, projects and improvements, with 9 months of actual engineering work taking place outwith peak season
* Supportive team environment
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking for a stable role with variety, strong earning potential, and a clear structure across the year.
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