Maintenance Department Engineer (Electrical bias)
Maintenance Department Engineer (Electrical bias)
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We are looking for an experienced and proactive
About
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Department Engineer to join our engineering team in Fort William. This position plays a key role in ensuring plant reliability, managing electrical maintenance, developing apprentices, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
As a maintenance leader, you will be responsible not only for delivering hands-on technical support but also for driving best practices in safety, training, compliance, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities: Maintenance & Engineering Duties:
* Assist with installation and commissioning of new electrical systems.
* Support the Engineering team with long-term maintenance planning and new equipment installations.
* Lead and support engineering maintenance projects across the site.
* Ensure all written isolation procedures are followed, including multiple-point isolations for controlling hazardous energy.
Leadership & Scheduling:
* Manage the trade and apprentice workforce in your area.
* Contribute to the development of the weekly maintenance schedule.
* Lead the delivery of the weekly schedule through the use of CMMS and area information centres.
* Provide coaching and training to ensure team competency and quality standards.
* Support the ongoing development and training of apprentices.
Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality (HSEQ):
* Comply with and enforce all company policies and procedures.
* Ensure all departmental activities meet the required health, safety, and environmental standards.
* Give clear, safety-focused instructions and ensure adherence.
* Contribute to writing and reviewing HSEQ-related policies and procedures.
* Ensure that all accidents and incidents are thoroughly investigated, and corrective actions are implemented.
* Conduct other HSEQ-related activities as required by the business.
* Manage contractors to ensure compliance with HSEQ, cost, time, and quality expectations.
Continuous Improvement & Reliability:
* Instil a reliability-focused culture within the maintenance function.
* Lead reliability improvement projects using Lean principles.
* Identify and act upon changes in engineering standards and legislation.
* Support and train team members in fault diagnosis and root cause analysis.
Qualifications & Skills:
* Recognised qualification in Engineering (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND).
* Strong experience in electrical/mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing, heavy industry, or similar environment.
* Solid understanding of motors, drives, control systems, and electrical schematics.
* Familiar with CMMS systems and planned maintenance practices.
* Knowledge of current HSEQ regulations and electrical isolation standards.
* Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Company pension scheme
* Structured training and development pathways
* Opportunity to lead impactful reliability projects
* Supportive, safety-first culture in a world-class industrial environment
If you are interested in this position please email and apply online
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* Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom
Work experience
* Hardware
* System Engineer
* Electronics Engineering
Languages
* English
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Technology, Information and Internet
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