Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer
Location: Kirkcudbright
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* Holiday entitlement increasing with service
* Wellbeing programmes and health cash plan
* Matched pension contributions up to 8% of salary
* Paid volunteering day each year
* Career development opportunities
* 4-day working weeks in summer (January–July)
* Supportive team environment
The Company:
This is more than just a workplace—it’s a chance to make a difference. Our client is part of an organisation owned by a charitable trust, meaning all profits are reinvested into good causes across local communities and worldwide. To date, almost £90 million has been donated to charitable initiatives, and by joining the team, you’ll play a part in supporting this mission while enjoying a rewarding career in engineering.
Working Hours:
* Annualised hours system (average 40 hours per week)
* Summer Hours (January–July): 35-hour weeks, Tuesday to Friday.
* Week 1: 6am – 3pm
* Week 2: 3pm – midnight
* Winter Hours (August–December): 46.25-hour weeks, Monday to Friday.
* Week 1: 5:30am – 3pm
* Week 2: 3pm – 12:30am
Job Description:
We’re seeking a proactive Multi Skilled Engineer to join the friendly and dedicated Engineering team at our food manufacturing facility in Kirkcudbright. In this role, you’ll play a key part in maintaining, repairing, and improving equipment to ensure smooth and efficient production.
Responsibilities include:
* Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and responding to breakdowns.
* Ensuring high standards of Health & Safety, Quality & Hygiene are met.
* Supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
* Using computer-based maintenance systems effectively.
Skills & Experience:
* Electrical qualification (City & Guilds/HNC or equivalent).
* Industrial 3-phase experience within a food or relevant manufacturing environment.
* Mechanical experience including pneumatics and fabrication (advantageous).
* Competence with computer-based maintenance systems.
* Proactive attitude with a hands-on, problem-solving approach.
Why Should You Apply?
* Be part of a company where your work contributes to charitable causes.
* Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with 4-day weeks in summer.
* Work within a supportive and close-knit engineering team.
* Access excellent career development and training opportunities.
* Benefit from a strong package of financial, wellbeing, and lifestyle perks