Maintenance Mechanic / Engineer - Production Environment

Maintenance Mechanic / Engineer - Factory, Inverness

Company Introduction

We're committed to keeping our production lines running efficiently through strong maintenance practices, including preventative and pre-emptive work. If you enjoy hands-on engineering in a fast-paced production environment and take pride in keeping equipment performing at its best, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and pre-emptive servicing on packing plant and production equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults to minimise downtime across the production process.
• Maintain and support key production components including conveyors, rollers, shafts and bearings.
• Inspect equipment regularly and identify wear, damage or potential failure points before breakdowns occur.
• Support safe working practices and follow site procedures during maintenance activities.
• Work effectively with production teams to schedule maintenance around operational needs.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance work and any relevant inspections.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by suggesting practical ways to enhance reliability and performance.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience maintaining packing plant and production equipment in a manufacturing or food production environment.
• Strong focus on preventative and pre-emptive maintenance principles.
• Practical mechanical knowledge and fault-finding experience.
• Experience with conveyors, rollers, shafts and bearings (beneficial).
• Ability to read and interpret basic engineering information such as maintenance instructions and equipment documentation.
• Good understanding of safe systems of work and safe isolation practices during maintenance.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying issues early.
• Willingness to work part-time or full-time - role can be flexible.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary/wage.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Generous annual leave.

Call to Action

If you're a maintenance professional who enjoys keeping production equipment running reliably and safely, apply now. Send your CV and a brief summary of your maintenance experience, and we'll be in touch to discuss the role.

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.