Multi-skilled Maintenance Technician

PDL Global Recruitment is currently recruiting an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician on behalf of an established industrial manufacturing business based in Invergordon.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on maintenance professional with strong electrical and mechanical skills to join a busy production environment.

The successful candidate will work as part of the Maintenance team, supporting production through planned preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, breakdown response and continuous improvement of plant and machinery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out electrical and mechanical maintenance across production plant and equipment.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs on machinery and technical process equipment.
• Respond promptly to plant breakdowns and emergency maintenance requirements.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance and scheduled plant inspections.
• Carry out electrical and mechanical equipment inspections and identify required repairs.
• Use appropriate electrical testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Liaise with production personnel to ensure machinery and equipment remain in proper working order.
• Carry out troubleshooting, installation, fault-finding and repair work.
• Diagnose PLC and control-system issues.
• Work with motor controls, temperature and pressure sensing and control systems.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings for fault diagnosis and circuit isolation.
• Maintain and repair bearings, belt drives, couplings, chain conveyors, elevators, pumps, motors, gearboxes and pneumatic/hydraulic systems.
• Complete root-cause analysis and follow-up on equipment or process issues.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance work, repairs and control-system changes.
• Support equipment modifications and continuous-improvement projects.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with health and safety procedures, risk assessments and safe systems of work.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Recognised electrical, mechanical or multi-skilled engineering qualification.
• Relevant C&G, NVQ or equivalent qualification.
• Previous maintenance experience within an industrial, manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding ability.
• Experience with planned preventative maintenance systems.
• Experience with motor controls and industrial control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
• Experience with PLC fault diagnosis.
• Practical knowledge of industrial machinery and mechanical systems.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good IT skills.
• Strong health and safety awareness.
• Reliable, flexible and able to work effectively as part of a team.

SHIFT PATTERN

Week 1:

Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday

7:00am – 7:00pm

Week 2:

Wednesday and Thursday

7:00am – 7:00pm

Week 3:

Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday

7:00pm – 7:00am

Week 4:

Wednesday and Thursday

7:00pm – 7:00am

The role operates on 84 hours per fortnight.

Candidates must also be flexible to provide holiday cover when required.

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• Permanent, full-time position.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Enhanced overtime payments.
• Additional night-shift allowance.
• Structured rotating shift pattern.
• Long-term opportunity within an established industrial organisation.
• Exposure to a wide range of electrical, mechanical and control systems.
• Ongoing training and development.