Lead Electrical Engineering

Role Profile:
Site Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Industry: FMCG / Food Manufacturing

Employment:
Full-time, Permanent

Our client, a leading FMCG manufacturer in Aberdeenshire, is seeking an experienced Site Engineer with strong electrical expertise to join their engineering team. This is a hands‑on role supporting a fast‑moving, high‑volume production environment. You’ll be responsible for ensuring machinery uptime, site reliability, and delivering engineering improvements across the facility.

This role would suit someone who thrives in a busy manufacturing setting, enjoys problem‑solving, and is confident maintaining and improving a wide range of equipment.

• Provide electrical and mechanical maintenance support across the site.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and respond to breakdowns in a timely and safe manner.
• Diagnose faults, identify root causes, and implement long‑term corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement projects, including equipment upgrades and reliability initiatives.
• Work closely with production teams to minimise downtime and optimise equipment performance.
• Ensure compliance with site health & safety policies, engineering standards, and statutory requirements.
• Participate in on‑call rota (if applicable).
• Maintain accurate engineering records and asset histories.

• Strong electrical maintenance background (17th/18th Edition preferred).
• Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing, or a similar high‑speed production environment is essential.
• Knowledge of PLCs, automated machinery, and modern production equipment.
• Mechanical experience beneficial (e.g., conveyor systems, gearboxes, pneumatics).
• Strong diagnostic and problem‑solving skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Good understanding of health & safety and safe working practices.

• Recognised electrical engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, HNC/HND, NVQ, or equivalent).
• 18th Edition wiring regulations (or willingness to update).

Please note:

We are unable to consider applicants who do not hold full, unrestricted UK working rights. Candidates on visas with less than two years remaining or without a clear route to extend without sponsorship cannot be accepted.

• Competitive salary of £55,000
• Potential relocation assistance
• Opportunity to join a stable, well‑invested FMCG site
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive team culture and strong engineering leadership