Maintenance Engineer

Mercator Minerals, Ltd.; Perth; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company based in Perth is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to enhance equipment maintenance and operational efficiency. The successful candidate will possess robust technical knowledge and proven experience in machinery maintenance within the food industry. Responsibilities include proactive maintenance, reporting to management, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This role offers a competitive salary and is crucial for minimizing downtime and enhancing production efficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge and ability to become a shift expert.
• Proven experience in planned and breakdown maintenance.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Record and log maintenance requests and repairs.
• Progress reporting to Engineering Management / Supervisor.
• Complete scheduled work plans and start-up checks.
• Carry out special projects as required.
• Comply with health and safety legislation.
• Liaise with production to ensure customer supply.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Proactive maintenance approach

Experience with hydraulic systems

Experience with pneumatic systems

Knowledge of planned maintenance systems

Experience with Conveyor and Packing Machinery

Education

Relevant engineering-related qualifications

Job description

Due to internal promotion, we have a new opportunity available for a Maintenance Engineer to join our client, one of Europe's leading privately‑owned food processors at their site in Perth.

Job Title

Maintenance Engineer

Location

Perth

Salary

£33,529.60 - £44,969.60 (DOE and Skillset)

Hours of Work

2 week rotation: 05:00-13:30, 08:30-17:00, 10:00-18:30

The Role

As the Maintenance Engineer, you will possess strong technical knowledge and be seen as the shift expert in at least one area of the factory or type of machinery. Working as a member of your shift team you will be responsible for maintaining the equipment OEE and minimising downtime.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Record and log maintenance requests and fault repairs, attend breakdowns and repair in a timely and controlled manner.
• Progress reporting to Engineering Management / Supervisor.
• Must be proactive to complete scheduled work plans, start‑up checks etc. in a timely manner.
• Carry out special projects as required by the Engineering Management team.
• Comply with health and safety and food safety legislation.
• Liaise with the production team to ensure we supply our customer.

You will ideally hold relevant engineering‑related qualifications and be an excellent communicator with the ability to take direction and challenge in a professional manner along with proven experience of planned maintenance systems, breakdown maintenance and installations and knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

It would be advantageous to be able to demonstrate relevant engineering competencies and have experience in the food industry with Conveyor and Packing Machinery.