Maintenance Engineer

Posted 12 March 2026
Salary Up to £44000.00 per annum
LocationPerth
Job type Permanent
Discipline Food Manufacturing / FMCG
Reference12001_1773329868

Job description


Job Description:
Salary: £44,000 DOE
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Location: Perth
Type: Full-time / Permanent

  • Maintain and repair all production and process manufacturing equipment.
  • To undertake tasks in line with maintenance requisition requests.
  • To conduct PPM (planned preventative maintenance) tasks as required.
  • To prioritise workload in liaison with Engineering Manager, to provide the most effective maintenance service possible thus maximising production output.
  • Undertake On call duties as & when required by Engineering rota.
  • Must be a time-served Mechanical Engineer in a manufacturing / engineering
  • Self-motivated individual with ability to lead by example.
  • Good team player but can work on own when required.
  • Good timekeeper, flexible & willing to work out with normal hours, if required
  • Ensure area of responsibility housekeeping is of a high standard
  • Complete engineering projects as assigned by management
  • Actively engage with suppliers to improve service levels and reduce costs.
  • Ensure that all Quality Systems are followed.
  • Experience of working within a COMAH site a distinct advantage


The successful candidate will have:

  • Maintenance system skills preferably using electronic maintenance management systems. (CMMS) knowledge would be an advantage
  • HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering required (or equivalent)
  • Experience ideally gained over a period of 3+ years in FMCG and/or GMP environment
  • Knowledge of pneumatic circuits
  • Demonstratable fault finding skills
  • Electrical controls knowledge - plc's, invertors etc would be advantageous
  • Flexible and adaptable approach to work to meet business requirements
  • Ability to work shifts
  • Health and Safety knowledge
  • Full, clean driving license
  • Needs to be able to work independently and safely with minimal guidance
  • Excellent communication and customer services skills
  • Uses Microsoft Office tools, PC literate