Lead Electrical Engineering in Aberdeen, Scotland

Role Profile: Site Engineer (Electrical Bias) Location: Aberdeenshire Salary: £55,000 benefits Industry: FMCG / Food Manufacturing Employment: Full-time, Permanent About the Role 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. Youll 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. Key Responsibilities 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. Skills & Experience Required 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. Qualifications Recognised electrical engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, HNC/HND, NVQ, or equivalent). 18th Edition wiring regulations (or willingness to update). Right to Work Requirement 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. Whats On Offer 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