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Posted 08 August, 2026

Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Livingston, SCT, GB Full Time

Job Description

Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

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Livingston

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£35,000 - £45,000 + Training + Progression + Overtime + Days Based

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Are you a Maintenance Engineer with experience with PLC's looking to join a UK and European snack and confectionary manufacturer offering optional overtime ro boost your income and a Monday-Friday (8am-5pm) schedule for a great work-life balance?

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This major manufacturer of Corn/Maize & Potato Snacks distribute throughout the UK and Europe in the multiples and small to medium sized retailers. Taking great pride in ensuring only the best quality for products, they have seen continued growth since their establishment 30 years ago and are looking to expand their team of Engineer

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In this role you will be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance of the factory's machinery. You will complete PPM's to reduce downtime, trouble shoot electrical faults using schematics and PLC's and be responsible for some mechanical repairs on automated machinery, conveyors and more.

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This role would suit an Electrical / Mechanical Maintenance engineer looking to join an established confectionary manufacturer offering a great work life balance.

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The Role:

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  • Service, diagnose and repair factory machinery such as automated and conveyor machinery
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  • Trouble shooting electrical faults using schematics and PLC's
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  • Welding and mechanical repairs
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  • Monday - Friday (8am - 17am)
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The Person:

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  • Maintenance engineer with electrical maintenance experience
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  • Willing to commute to factory in Livingston
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Mechanical, Electrical, PLC's, Livingston, Edinburgh, Falkirk, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Service, Repair, Diagnose, Training, Progression, Bonus

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Reference Number: BBBH26727 If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

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