Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Our client a highly successful Malting company since 1823 has a current vacancy for a Multi Skilled Mechanical Fitter based within their Inverness site.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager the main purpose of this role will be to take responsibility for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance of all plant equipment to ensure the required levels of malt production are achieved.

The hours of work will be 8.00 am to 4.30 pm, 30-minute paid break, however during their harvest period (mid Aug-Oct) 12 hour shift pattern will be in place, where also during this time holidays are not permitted.

Call out requirement on a rota basis (currently 1 in 4). 

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out Planned and Reactive Maintenance at the Inverness site


• Contribute to 6S efficiency improvements around all areas of the site


• Contribute to continuous improvement on site by maintaining a vigilant approach to your work, identifying, and reporting any areas of interest to site management


• Complete maintenance paperwork in line with company procedures


• Recommend improvements to the operation of equipment, where appropriate


• Contribute to the installation and commissioning of new equipment and plant, where appropriate


• Ensure fully compliant with H & S regulations, ATEX & all other company policies and procedures


• Continued personal development by keeping up to date with new techniques, processes, and equipment, undertaking training courses and in house training, as required


• Maintain high levels of engineering hygiene and housekeeping.

The ideal candidate should:   

• Should have a recognised mechanical apprenticeship (or similar)


• Have mechanical installation, inspection, maintenance and repair experience


• Have basic electrical skills i.e. fault finding, connections and part replacements


• Possess problem solving abilities, and the ability to work well under their own initiative 


• Be a focussed individual with the desire to progress and maintain improvement

Working Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Material Handling Systems, Bucket Elevators, Belt Conveyors, Screws, Diverters etc.


• Motors, Inverter Drives, Soft Start systems, pumps, water processing & pressure systems


• Gearboxes and drive gears, bearings

Desirable Attributes:

• Basic understanding of Malting processes would be advantageous


• ATEX Regulations, Ratings and Zoning of areas


• Qualified to operate a forklift truck / MEWP or prepared to train


• Full UK driving licence