Production Engineer

Scantec a recruiting for a proactive Maintenance Engineer who can maximise production efficiency through effective inspection, maintenance and rapid resolution of equipment issues. You’ll play a key role in preventing unplanned downtime, maintaining factory services, and supporting continuous improvement across the site.

Alongside hands‑on engineering work, you’ll support and coach production teams, helping to improve equipment understanding, reliability and overall performance.

• Proactively support all health, safety and quality initiatives across the site
• Communicate effectively with management, production and maintenance teams across all shifts
• Develop and support predictive and planned maintenance systems for production equipment
• Maintain safe, reliable and cost-effective factory utilities
• Improve factory efficiency through effective repair, maintenance and enhancement of plant and facilities
• Ensure accurate maintenance records and clear communication with your line manager
• Maintain strong technical knowledge through manuals, training and development
• Train, coach and motivate production teams to improve equipment knowledge and performance
• Maintain and develop maintenance resources, including stores, workshop, documentation and systems
• Regularly walk production lines, addressing defects immediately or scheduling repairs as appropriate
• Positively lead, challenge and promote a strong site culture

• Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills
• Maintenance planning and prioritisation
• Predictive maintenance and condition‑based monitoring
• Health & Safety systems, including permit to work
• Continuous improvement and problem‑solving tools
• Machine control systems programming and diagnostics
• Strong communication and team working ability
• Coaching and mentoring capability

• Mechanical competency for electrical engineers
• IPAF Scissor Lift licence
• Basic welding skills
• PLC introductory knowledge

• NVQ Level 3 or recognised engineering apprenticeship in plant maintenance
• ONC in Engineering or demonstrable equivalent knowledge
• Good understanding of safety and environmental regulations
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in an engineering environment or strong plant operational background
• Solid knowledge of factory plant, processes and equipment

This is a hands‑on, varied role offering real influence on site performance, reliability and culture. You’ll work closely with production teams, have opportunities to develop your skills, and play a key part in improving plant efficiency and reliability.

If this sounds like the right next step, we’d like to hear from you.