Site Engineer

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer | Career Development Opportunity

Location: Aberdeenshire

Salary: £32,000 – £40,000 (Based on experience)

Shift: Monday to Friday, Day Shift

Industry: Food Manufacturing / FMCG

Employment: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an electrically-minded engineer looking for your next big step?

Our client is a leading name in Aberdeenshire’s thriving food sector, and they are looking for a motivated Site Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join their team.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who has completed an apprenticeship or has a few years of experience and is ready to grow within a fast-paced production environment. This role offers the rare benefit of a Monday to Friday day shift, providing a great work-life balance while still working in a technically challenging setting.

The Role: What you will be doing

You will be a key part of the engineering team, keeping the site running smoothly while developing your skills in a major manufacturing facility.

• Keep Things Moving: Carry out planned maintenance (PPMs) and assist with both electrical and mechanical breakdowns.
• Problem Solve: Diagnose faults on automated machinery and help implement long-term fixes.
• Project Support: Get involved with equipment upgrades and reliability initiatives.
• Teamwork: Work alongside production teams to minimize downtime and maintain high safety standards.

What you will need to bring

We are looking for someone with a solid electrical foundation and a proactive attitude.

• Electrical Knowledge: You should hold a recognized electrical qualification (Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, or HNC/D). Being 18th Edition trained is preferred.
• Background: Experience in Food, FMCG, or high-speed manufacturing is ideal. If you come from a similar fast-paced sector, we are still open to your application.
• Technical Interest: A basic understanding of PLCs, conveyors, and automated systems.
• Right to Work: You must have full, permanent UK working rights. We cannot offer sponsorship or consider those on limited-term visas.

What is on offer?

• Salary: A competitive starting bracket from £32,000 to £40,000 depending on experience.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday day shift, offering excellent stability.
• Development: Ongoing training and a clear path to progress your engineering career.
• Environment: A stable, well-invested site with a supportive leadership team.
• Relocation: Potential assistance for those looking to move to the Aberdeenshire area.

How to Apply

If you are a proactive engineer ready for a new challenge in a friendly, fast-paced team, please apply with your CV today.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Aberdeen

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

29-01-2026

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English