Maintenance Engineer - Backshift

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer – Backshift

Major Recruitment are currently recruiting for experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers to join well-established and growing manufacturing businesses across Central Scotland.

These are excellent opportunities for skilled engineers looking for a permanent backshift position within fast-paced FMCG, food production and manufacturing environments.

Working as part of an established engineering team, you will play a key role in maintaining production equipment, responding to breakdowns and ensuring machinery operates safely and efficiently.

The Role:

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on production machinery.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults to minimise downtime.
• Maintain and troubleshoot motors, drives, conveyors, sensors, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Support machinery improvements and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with production teams to maximise equipment reliability and performance.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health and safety standards.

About You:

• Time-served Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical or mechanical bias.
• Previous experience within FMCG, food manufacturing, packaging or similar production environments.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Experience working with automated production machinery.
• A proactive approach to maintenance and problem-solving.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Permanent backshift working pattern.
• Stable, long-term employment with established manufacturing businesses.
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression.