Maintenance Engineer

Engineering
Fife
August 12, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Job Title: Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: Tayport, Fife

Salary: £45,000 per annum

Shift: 12-Hour Days & Nights

Job Role of the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

An excellent opportunity has become available for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business in Tayport, Fife. This is an exciting role for a proactive engineer looking to work in a fast-paced production environment where reliability, continuous improvement, and teamwork are at the heart of the operation. Working a rotating 12-hour days and nights shift pattern, you will be responsible for maintaining production equipment, reducing downtime, and ensuring machinery operates safely and efficiently.

Non-Negotiable Requirements

  • Previous maintenance experience within an manufacturing environment.
  • Experience carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, and breakdown repairs.
  • Multi-skilled engineering experience with both mechanical and electrical maintenance.

Essential Requirements

  • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Recognised engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC, or equivalent).
  • Experience maintaining production or automated machinery.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • A proactive approach to continuous improvement and health & safety.

Desirable Requirements

  • Experience working within the UK manufacturing sector.
  • Knowledge of PLC fault finding.
  • Experience with conveyors, motors, pumps, gearboxes, pneumatics, and hydraulics.

Benefits

  • The Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Will Benefit From £45,000 annual salary.
  • 12-hour rotating days and nights shift pattern.
  • Stable employment with a well-established manufacturer.
  • Competitive benefits package.
  • Ongoing training and technical development.
  • Opportunities for career progression.
  • Supportive engineering team and modern working environment.

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