Engineer

Engineer

Location East Kilbride
Salary: £50K

The Opportunity

We’re working with a well-established food manufacturing business seeking a skilled Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to support high-performing production operations.

This is a hands-on role focused on maximising uptime, improving reliability, and driving continuous improvement across modern production lines.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Reliability

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on production equipment
• Diagnose faults and perform effective repairs on electrical and mechanical systems
• Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise downtime

Equipment & Projects

• Support installation and commissioning of new machinery
• Assist with automation upgrades and control system integration
• Contribute to engineering and site improvement projects

Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with production teams to drive efficiency improvements
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement long-term solutions
• Support lean initiatives (e.g. Kaizen, TPM)

Compliance & Standards

• Ensure all work meets H&S, electrical, and food safety standards
• Follow industry requirements including BRC and HACCP
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation

Site Support

• Supervise external contractors on site
• Participate in audits, inspections, and risk assessments
• Contribute to improving overall engineering standards

About You

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 / HNC / HND in Electrical Engineering or similar
• Proven experience in a food or FMCG manufacturing environment
• Strong electrical fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Experience with PLCs, automation, and industrial systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings

Desirable

• Knowledge of preventative maintenance systems
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles
• Familiarity with BRC / HACCP standards

What We’re Looking For

• Proactive and self-motivated with strong ownership
• Team player with excellent communication skills
• Able to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment
• Continuous improvement mindset

Why Apply?

• Join a stable and growing manufacturing business
• Opportunity to work with modern equipment and systems
• Play a key role in improving production efficiency
• Supportive team environment with ongoing development

Interested?

If you’re a hands-on engineer looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you.