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MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
Job Title – Maintenance Engineer
Location – Portlethen, Aberdeenshire
Salary – £46,386
Shift – 4 on 4 off (Days – 6am–6pm, flexibility required)
Job Role of the Maintenance Engineer
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established and secure food manufacturing business supplying major UK retailers. This is a great opportunity for an engineer looking for long-term stability and job satisfaction within a fast-paced production environment.
Working as part of the engineering team, you will provide effective maintenance support across the site, carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance on a wide range of production and packaging machinery. The role involves working closely with production teams to minimise downtime, improve performance, and ensure smooth operation of all equipment.
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You will be working on machinery such as conveyors, packers, weighers, mixers, slicers, fillers, automated feeders, and PLC-controlled systems within a high-speed environment.
Sector – Industrial Manufacturing
Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Maintenance Engineer
- Level 3 or above in Engineering
- Factory, Manufacturing, or Forces background
Requirements for the Maintenance Engineer
- Multi-skilled engineer (electrical or mechanical bias, approx. 70/30 split)
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
- Experience working with PLC-controlled machinery, sensors, and automated systems
- Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems
- Engineering qualification (Level 3 minimum)
- Ability to work on your own initiative and take a proactive approach
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Desirable Requirements for the Maintenance Engineer
- Experience within food or meat processing environments
- Understanding of refrigeration, steam, and site services
- Strong root cause analysis and continuous improvement experience
The Maintenance Engineer will benefit from:
- Working for a well-established and secure manufacturing business
- 4 on 4 off shift pattern providing good work-life balance
- Subsidised canteen and staff discounts
- Pension scheme and life assurance
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee assistance programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Long-term career stability within a growing organisation
If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.
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