Maintenance Engineer

Job description

The Role

My client are looking to recruit a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join their site in Aberdeen. You’ll work as part of a small, close-knit two-person engineering team, reporting directly into the Engineering Manager, supporting a busy food manufacturing operation.

This is a hands-on role, ideal for an engineer who enjoys variety, responsibility, and being a key part of site reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across all site equipment
• Electrical fault-finding, repairs and installations on production machinery
• Mechanical maintenance including bearings, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps and pneumatics
• Supporting continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives
• Assisting with breakdown response to minimise downtime
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with food safety, health & safety and engineering standards
• Supporting basic site services and utilities where required
• Working closely with the Engineering Manager to prioritise workloads and improvements

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing environment (food or FMCG preferred)
• Strong electrical maintenance experience (fault finding, sensors, motors, control panels)
• Solid mechanical maintenance background
• Ability to work independently as part of a small engineering team
• A proactive, reliable and hands-on approach
• Engineering qualification (NVQ / City & Guilds / equivalent) preferred but not essential

Shift Pattern

• Monday to Friday
• 06:30 – 15:00

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Aberdeen

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

30-01-2026

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