Maintenance Technician

Cavanagh Wealth Management; Inverness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established industrial operation in Inverness is seeking a Maintenance Technician Mechanical Fitter (Multiskilled) to join their engineering team. This hands-on role requires strong fault-finding skills and the ability to maintain mechanical equipment. The successful candidate will be responsible for preventative maintenance and supporting improvements in a fast-paced environment. Competitive remuneration and ongoing training are offered in this long-term opportunity.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive engineering team

Competitive remuneration and benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work with handling systems like conveyors and motors.
• Strong problem-solving skills and team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Support continuous improvement by recommending enhancements.
• Assist with installation and commissioning of machinery.

Skills

Mechanical installation

Welding and basic fabrication

Basic electrical fault-finding

Experience with rotating and conveying equipment

Education

Time-served engineer or equivalent experience

Job description

About The Role

An established industrial manufacturing operation is seeking a Maintenance Technician Mechanical Fitter (Multiskilled) to join its site‑based engineering team.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the safe, reliable operation and maintenance of mechanical and associated equipment to support continuous production. This is a hands‑on role requiring flexibility, strong fault‑finding capability, and a proactive approach to improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs in line with best practice and site procedures
• Support continuous improvement by identifying and recommending equipment or process enhancements
• Assist with the installation, commissioning, and optimisation of new plant and machinery
• Accurately complete maintenance documentation and records in accordance with company standards
• Work collaboratively with production teams, contractors, and other engineering disciplines
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping within workshops, plant areas, and engineering stores
• Remain current with relevant technologies and maintenance techniques through ongoing learning
• Participate in an on‑call rota to support out‑of‑hours maintenance requirements
• Undertake any other reasonable duties aligned with the role

Compliance & Safety

The role requires strict adherence to all relevant legislation, standards, and internal procedures, including but not limited to:

• Mechanical and electrical engineering regulations
• ATEX and hazardous area requirements
• Health & Safety legislation
• Food safety and quality standards
• Environmental and sustainability procedures
• Company safety policies, including substance misuse and PPE requirements

Qualifications / Experience

• Time‑served engineer or demonstrable equivalent experience in mechanical maintenance
• Proven experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment

Technical Skills

• Mechanical installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair
• Welding and basic fabrication
• Basic electrical fault‑finding and component replacement
• Experience working with rotating and conveying equipment

Operational Knowledge

• Handling systems such as conveyors, elevators, screws, and diverters
• Motors, drives, soft starters, and inverter systems
• Pumps, fluid handling, and pressure systems
• Gearboxes, bearings, and power transmission equipment

Personal Attributes

• Strong problem‑solving skills
• Ability to follow procedures and work at all times
• Team‑oriented with a flexible and proactive attitude
• Willingness to learn and develop additional skills

Desirable Criteria

• Experience within a process‑driven or food‑related manufacturing environment
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast‑paced operational setting
• Relevant plant licences (e.g. forklift, MEWP) or willingness to train
• Full driving licence

Whats on Offer

• Stable, long‑term opportunity within a well‑established operation
• Supportive engineering team and structured maintenance environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Competitive remuneration and benefits package