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Multi-Skilled Engineer

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Posted on Jul 17, 2026 by CV-Library
Thornton, Fife, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£43k - £46k Annual
Full-Time
Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: Fife
Salary: £43,000 - £46,000
Shift Pattern: Rotating 3-week shift pattern (days only)

* Week 1: 5:00am – 1:30pm

* Week 2: 6:00am – 2:30pm

* Week 3: 1:00pm – 9:30pm

Company Overview

An established and growing food manufacturing business is looking to recruit an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join its engineering team at a modern, highly automated production facility in Fife.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where reliability, continuous improvement and teamwork are key. You'll play a vital role in ensuring production equipment operates safely and efficiently while contributing to ongoing engineering projects and site improvements.

Key Responsibilities

* Carry out reactive maintenance and fault finding to minimise production downtime.

* Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities in line with maintenance schedules.

* Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults across automated production equipment.

* Assist with the installation, commissioning and continuous improvement of new and existing machinery.

* Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, efficiency and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

* Work closely with production and other site departments to support operational performance.

* Accurately complete maintenance records and engineering documentation.

* Ensure all work is completed safely while maintaining high standards of Health & Safety, GMP and hygiene compliance.

* Contribute ideas and practical solutions to improve engineering processes and site performance.

What's on Offer

* Salary of £43,000 - £46,000

* Stable three-week rotating shift pattern

* Overtime paid at 1.25x your basic hourly rate

* Enhanced maternity, paternity and company sick pay schemes

* Free life insurance

* Access to hundreds of retail discounts

* Discounted company products

* An additional Celebration Day after one year's service to celebrate an occasion of your choice, such as your birthday

* Discounted gym memberships

* Annual bonus opportunity through the company's employee partnership scheme

* Ongoing training, development and opportunities for career progression within a well-established manufacturing business

Requirements

* A recognised Electrical and/or Mechanical qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent).

* A completed engineering apprenticeship (desirable).

* At least three years' maintenance engineering experience within an automated manufacturing environment.

* Previous experience within FMCG, food manufacturing, beverage or another fast-paced production environment.

* Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.

* A positive attitude with excellent communication and teamwork skills.

* A continuous improvement mindset and a genuine passion for engineering.

Apply Here

Reference: 225384452

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Multi-Skilled Engineer

CV-Library

Posted on Jul 17, 2026 by CV-Library

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Thornton, Fife, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£43k - £46k Annual
Full-Time
Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: Fife
Salary: £43,000 - £46,000
Shift Pattern: Rotating 3-week shift pattern (days only)

* Week 1: 5:00am – 1:30pm

* Week 2: 6:00am – 2:30pm

* Week 3: 1:00pm – 9:30pm

Company Overview

An established and growing food manufacturing business is looking to recruit an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join its engineering team at a modern, highly automated production facility in Fife.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where reliability, continuous improvement and teamwork are key. You'll play a vital role in ensuring production equipment operates safely and efficiently while contributing to ongoing engineering projects and site improvements.

Key Responsibilities

* Carry out reactive maintenance and fault finding to minimise production downtime.

* Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities in line with maintenance schedules.

* Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults across automated production equipment.

* Assist with the installation, commissioning and continuous improvement of new and existing machinery.

* Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, efficiency and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

* Work closely with production and other site departments to support operational performance.

* Accurately complete maintenance records and engineering documentation.

* Ensure all work is completed safely while maintaining high standards of Health & Safety, GMP and hygiene compliance.

* Contribute ideas and practical solutions to improve engineering processes and site performance.

What's on Offer

* Salary of £43,000 - £46,000

* Stable three-week rotating shift pattern

* Overtime paid at 1.25x your basic hourly rate

* Enhanced maternity, paternity and company sick pay schemes

* Free life insurance

* Access to hundreds of retail discounts

* Discounted company products

* An additional Celebration Day after one year's service to celebrate an occasion of your choice, such as your birthday

* Discounted gym memberships

* Annual bonus opportunity through the company's employee partnership scheme

* Ongoing training, development and opportunities for career progression within a well-established manufacturing business

Requirements

* A recognised Electrical and/or Mechanical qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent).

* A completed engineering apprenticeship (desirable).

* At least three years' maintenance engineering experience within an automated manufacturing environment.

* Previous experience within FMCG, food manufacturing, beverage or another fast-paced production environment.

* Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.

* A positive attitude with excellent communication and teamwork skills.

* A continuous improvement mindset and a genuine passion for engineering.

Apply Here
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Reference: 225384452

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