Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Job DescriptionMaintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)\n

Location: Brechin
Salary: Up to £45,500 per year + overtime at 1.5x
Hours: Days - Monday to Friday, 13:30 - 22:00
Contract: Full-time, permanent

\nThe Opportunity\n

Our client, a well-established food manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer to join their technical team. This role focuses on maintaining and improving Food/FMCG machinery, tooling, robotics, and associated plant equipment to ensure safe and efficient production.

\nKey Responsibilities\n

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  Carry out electrical and mechanical fault-finding, repairs, and planned maintenance on Food/FMCG machines, tooling, robotics Etc.

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  Diagnose and repair electrical control systems including sensors, relays, contactors, safety circuits, and inverter drives.

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  Perform PLC diagnostics and minor programming adjustments (Siemens, Allen Bradley, or equivalent).

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  Support tooling maintenance, mould changeovers, machine installations and commissioning.

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  Keep accurate maintenance records and contribute to Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Continuous Improvement (CI) projects.

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  Work closely with production and engineering teams to prioritise tasks and minimise downtime.

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\nSkills & Experience\n

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  Recognised qualification in Electrical Engineering (apprenticeship or equivalent).

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  Strong electrical competence with good mechanical knowledge (hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical fitting).

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  Proven experience in a manufacturing environment experience .

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  Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics and machine manuals.

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  Competence in PLC fault-finding, sensors, drives, and industrial control systems.

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  Proactive problem-solving skills and strong communication abilities.

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\nPackage\n

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  Salary up to £45,500 depending on experience.

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  Overtime paid at 1.5x

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  Company Pension

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  Ongoing training in PLC, TPM, and CI methods, with opportunities for technical progression.

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You can send me over your CV to this email:

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OR Call me for a confidental chat: 01455 242 070 (direct line)