Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer, Irvine

Job Title: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Location: Irvine , Scotland
Salary: 45,000 - 49,000
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent | Shift-Based

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a busy manufacturing operation. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and repairing production equipment, ensuring maximum uptime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

• Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot production and process manufacturing equipment.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities.
• Respond to maintenance requests and prioritise workload effectively.
• Support production by minimising downtime and maximising equipment performance.
• Participate in an on-call rota as required.
• Complete engineering projects assigned by management.
• Work closely with suppliers to improve service levels and reduce costs.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace safety.
• Ensure compliance with quality, health & safety, and site procedures.

• Qualified Mechanical or Electrical Engineer (HNC/HND, Time-Served Apprenticeship, or equivalent).
• Experience within manufacturing, engineering, FMCG, GMP, or similar high-volume production environments.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge of PLCs, inverters, electrical controls, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience using CMMS or electronic maintenance management systems is advantageous.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to working hours and shift patterns.
• Strong communication skills and commitment to safe working practices.
• Full UK driving licence.

• Multi-skilled engineering background.
• Experience working on COMAH-regulated sites.
• Previous experience in continuous-process manufacturing environments.
• Minimum 3 years' relevant engineering experience.

• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme.
• On-site parking.
• Sick pay scheme.
• Long-term career opportunity within a well-established manufacturing business.