Job Description

Stirling Potatoes Ltd is a family-run potato growing and processing business based in Angus, producing high-quality potatoes and fresh potato products for major retailers and foodservice customers across Scotland and the UK.

We are looking for a reliable, hands on

Mechanical Engineer

to keep our potato washing, grading, packing and cooking operations running smoothly. This is a practical workshop floor role, ideal for someone who enjoys fault finding, fixing, improving and taking pride in keeping a busy food production site moving.

You will work closely with production teams to service, repair and maintain all mechanical plant and equipment across site.

Key Responsibilities

Servicing, maintaining and repairing site machinery Breakdown response and fault-finding to minimise downtime Working on potato

washing, grading, packing, prep and cooking machines

Mechanical support for forklifts, conveyors and handling equipment Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) Keeping accurate maintenance records Managing and organising

parts stock and spares

Supporting improvements to equipment reliability and site layout Working closely with production teams to keep lines running Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and site safety
The Person

Mechanical maintenance experience (manufacturing, food, agriculture or industrial plant ideal) Confident working on pumps, motors, bearings, chains, conveyors and hydraulics Practical, organised and able to work on your own initiative Comfortable working as part of a team in a fast paced production environment Strong problem-solving skills and pride in tidy, safe workmanship

Desirable but not essential:

Welding/fabrication experience Forklift mechanical knowledge Basic electrical awareness

What We Offer

Secure, permanent role in a growing family business Supportive, down to earth working environment Opportunities to shape maintenance systems and improvements Competitive pay based on experience
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person