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Posted 11 August, 2026

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Connect Appointments
Kirkcaldy, SCT, GB Full Time

Job Description

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Connect Appointments is recruiting a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer for a temporary position within a high-volume production facility in Kirkcaldy.

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This is a hands-on role where you'll have real ownership of keeping the plant running and the space to shape the preventative maintenance programme.

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What's on offer?

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  • Ongoing temporary position
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  • 42,000 per annum
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  • 40 hours per week on a weekly rotating 3-shift pattern:
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    • Monday to Friday, 6am to 2pm
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    • Monday to Friday, 2pm to 10pm
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    • Sunday to Thursday, 10pm to 6am
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As a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer, your duties will include:

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  • Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs across electrical motors, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, conveyors and production equipment
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  • Planning and delivering the preventative maintenance programme to minimise machine downtime
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  • Responding to breakdowns quickly and efficiently to keep production running
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  • Supporting factory operatives with machine changeovers and preparation of change parts
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  • Maintaining accurate maintenance documentation and managing critical spares
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To be considered as a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer, you will need:

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  • A time-served electrical or mechanical engineering background is essential
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  • A Higher National Certificate level qualification is desirable
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  • Previous experience in a food or FMCG manufacturing environment is desirable
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  • Strong fault-finding skills across multiple engineering disciplines
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  • A full UK driving licence and good physical fitness
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Interested in this Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer role? Apply now or call us on 01592 802 541.

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CAKIR

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