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Multi-Skilled Engineer

The Oval PartnershipStrathore, Kirkcaldy🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 27 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
£43k - £46k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Location: Fife<br />Salary: £43,000 - £46,000<br />Shift Pattern: Rotating 3-week shift pattern (days only)

  • Week 1: 5:00am – 1:30pm
  • Week 2: 6:00am – 2:30pm
  • Week 3: 1:00pm – 9:30pm Company Overview An established and growing food manufacturing business is looking to recruit an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join its engineering team at a modern, highly automated production facility in Fife. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where reliability, continuous improvement and teamwork are key. You'll play a vital role in ensuring production equipment operates safely and efficiently while contributing to ongoing engineering projects and site improvements. Key Responsibilities
  • Carry out reactive maintenance and fault finding to minimise production downtime.
  • Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities in line with maintenance schedules.
  • Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults across automated production equipment.
  • Assist with the installation, commissioning and continuous improvement of new and existing machinery.
  • Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, efficiency and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
  • Work closely with production and other site departments to support operational performance.
  • Accurately complete maintenance records and engineering documentation.
  • Ensure all work is completed safely while maintaining high standards of Health &amp; Safety, GMP and hygiene compliance.
  • Contribute ideas and practical solutions to improve engineering processes and site performance. What's on Offer
  • Salary of £43,000 - £46,000
  • Stable three-week rotating shift pattern
  • Overtime paid at 1.25x your basic hourly rate
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and company sick pay schemes
  • Free life insurance
  • Access to hundreds of retail discounts
  • Discounted company products
  • An additional Celebration Day after one year's service to celebrate an occasion of your choice, such as your birthday
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Annual bonus opportunity through the company's employee partnership scheme
  • Ongoing training, development and opportunities for career progression within a well-established manufacturing business Requirements
  • A recognised Electrical and/or Mechanical qualification (NVQ Level 3, City &amp; Guilds or equivalent).
  • A completed engineering apprenticeship (desirable).
  • At least three years' maintenance engineering experience within an automated manufacturing environment.
  • Previous experience within FMCG, food manufacturing, beverage or another fast-paced production environment.
  • Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.
  • A positive attitude with excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • A continuous improvement mindset and a genuine passion for engineering. Apply Here

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