Multi Skilled Engineer

Multi-Skilled Engineer – Electrical or Mechanical Bias

Location: Scotland (Open to relocation)

MM Search are delighted to be currently retained on two Multi-Skilled Engineer positions with two separate manufacturing businesses in Scotland.

Both opportunities are suited to engineers with either an electrical or mechanical bias who have experience in a manufacturing or production environment and are looking for their next career move.

These are hands-on engineering roles focused on maintaining and improving equipment reliability, minimising production downtime and supporting the smooth running of manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering & Maintenance

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across production equipment, ensuring maintenance schedules are completed safely and on time.
• Diagnose faults and undertake reactive maintenance and repairs to a high technical standard.
• Apply electrical or mechanical fault-finding skills, depending on your engineering specialism.
• Identify and implement improvements to maintenance routines, equipment reliability and operational performance.
• Develop and update PPM schedules and engineering work instructions where required.
• Complete equipment safety checks and maintain accurate engineering records.
• Use engineering systems, technical drawings and documentation to support maintenance activities.
• Contribute to engineering compliance, site audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

Production Support

• Support production line start-ups and ensure equipment operates efficiently.
• Carry out equipment testing and adjustments to maintain product quality.
• Work collaboratively with production teams to resolve technical issues and minimise downtime.
• Provide technical guidance and peer-to-peer training to operators and colleagues where appropriate.
• Maintain high standards of safety, hygiene and product integrity.

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Support the installation and implementation of new equipment and engineering projects.
• Assist with equipment training and share technical knowledge with colleagues.
• Contribute to health and safety improvements and promote safe working practices.
• Apply continuous improvement techniques to enhance equipment performance and productivity.
• Support apprentices and colleagues in developing their engineering knowledge where appropriate.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

We are keen to hear from candidates with:

• An HNC, equivalent qualification or relevant technical training in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Previous experience in a maintenance engineering role within manufacturing, FMCG, food or beverage production, or a similar industrial environment.
• Strong fault-finding and repair skills within their primary engineering discipline, alongside a good understanding of the complementary discipline.
• Experience with planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical systems, control systems and PLC interaction, where applicable.
• An understanding of pneumatic systems and general plant equipment, such as pumps and compressors.
• A good understanding of engineering safety, maintenance standards and safe working practices.
• Awareness of product quality, hygiene and production requirements, particularly within food manufacturing.
• Strong practical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documentation in English.
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, practical and solutions-focused.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe working practices.
• Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexible and comfortable working a shift pattern.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Motivated to improve equipment reliability and develop technical expertise.

If you are a Multi-Skilled Engineer with an electrical or mechanical bias and are looking for a new opportunity within manufacturing, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Please apply to discuss the opportunities available and identify which position best matches your experience and career goals.