Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Job Title: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: Aberdeen

Department: Engineering / Maintenance

Reporting to: Engineering Manager

My client is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our engineering function, working closely with the hands‑on Engineering Manager as part of a two‑person team. This is a practical, site‑based role supporting the safe, efficient and reliable operation of food manufacturing equipment and facilities.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally within food manufacturing, and will be comfortable taking responsibility, fault‑finding under pressure, and contributing to continuous improvement.

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across production and packaging equipment
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults to minimise downtime
• Work collaboratively with the Engineering Manager on daily maintenance activities, breakdowns and improvement projects
• Support installation, commissioning and modification of machinery and equipment
• Ensure all maintenance work complies with food safety, hygiene, health & safety and engineering standards
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete work orders as required
• Assist with contractor supervision where necessary
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and maintenance processes
• Support production teams to ensure smooth, efficient operation of the site

• Proven experience as a Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing environment
• Strong fault‑finding skills in both electrical and mechanical systems
• Experience working with production machinery (motors, gearboxes, conveyors, pneumatics, hydraulics, sensors, basic PLC fault‑finding)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small, close‑knit team
• Strong understanding of health & safety in an industrial setting

• Experience with in the food manufacturing industry
• Knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP, BRC, SALSA or similar)
• Electrical qualifications (e.g. 18th Edition)
• Welding or fabrication skills

• Hands‑on, practical and proactive approach
• Reliable, flexible and adaptable
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude
• Comfortable taking ownership in a small engineering team
• Strong problem‑solver with attention to detail