Job Advert: Multi Skilled Shift Engineer
Location: Dundee Area, Scotland
Salary: £43,056 basic (including average overtime £6,743) – approx. £49,000 p/a
Hourly Rate: £20.70 p/h | Overtime: £35.12 p/h
Shift Pattern: See below for details
Team: Joining Team 6 due to internal promotion
Are you a skilled engineer looking for a hands-on role with plenty of overtime potential? We’re recruiting a Multi Skilled Shift Engineer to join a leading food storage and processing business in the Dundee area. This is your chance to support a busy operation, tackle breakdowns, and drive site-wide improvements – all while working in a dynamic, close-knit team.
What You’ll Do:
* Respond quickly to breakdowns, minimising downtime across plant and machinery.
* Carry out reactive and proactive maintenance, including planned preventative maintenance (PPM), to keep everything running smoothly.
* Repair equipment efficiently during production, solo or with your team.
* Uphold health & safety standards and good manufacturing practices (GMP).
* Maintain daily engineering logs and assist with stock control in stores.
* Collaborate across departments to boost performance, hygiene, and quality.
Shift Pattern:
* Low Season (October – June):
* Monday – Thursday: 7:30am – 4:30pm
* Friday: 7:30am – 2:00pm
* High Season (July – September):
* 4 days on (7:00am – 7:00pm) / 1 day off
* 4 nights on (7:00pm – 7:00am) / 3 days off
* Note: No holidays permitted during high season.
What We Offer:
* £20.70 per hour, rising to £35.12 per hour for overtime – and there’s lots available!
* Annual earnings around £49,000, including average overtime of £6,743.
* A stable role due to an internal promotion within Team 6.
* Opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to site improvements.
Who You Are:
* Experienced in maintenance engineering (reactive/proactive) within a factory or production setting.
* Confident troubleshooting and repairing machinery under pressure.
* Committed to safety, quality, and keeping a tidy workspace.
* Flexible and ready to adapt to seasonal shift changes.
* A team player with strong communication skills.
Ready to take on a varied role with a company that values your expertise? Apply now to join the team and help keep our client’s operations at peak performance.