Job Description

Description

A vacancy has become available for a multi-skilled maintenance engineer to join Aquascot's Engineering Department. Aquascot is an employee-owned seafood manufacturing business, established for over 30 years and based in Alness, Ross-shire, committed to providing sustainable, high-quality seafood to its customer.

The successful candidate will be working as part of a multi-disciplined team to maintain the assets within the site, both production and site services in order to optimise the use of equipment and deliver maximum volume at the right quality.

Aquascot is an employee owned business operating within the food industry; established for over 30 years it has a significant presence in the highlands. We are based in Alness, Ross-Shire and are committed to providing sustainable, high quality seafood to our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

To provide a quick and effective response to line breakdowns

To carry out planned and preventative maintenance to agreed schedules.

Adhere to Health and Safety, quality, and environmental procedures.

To Diagnose faults and to test, repair and maintain electrical / mechanical equipment and machinery using the correct tools in a safe manner in accordance with relevant food hygiene standards.

Use Route cause analysis to identify reason for failure.

Use the CMMS (Pirana) system effectively recording information and parts movements accurately.

Complete basic building fabric remedial work and repairs including those to all associated services / equipment including plumbing, drainage, heating, ventilation, lighting etc.

Key attributes of the candidate:

Essential

Holds a Modern Engineering Apprenticeship or a recognised engineering qualification such as HNC or City & Guilds

3 Years FMCG experience working in a Factory environment is desirable.

Ideally electrically biased with strong mechanical knowledge.

18th Edition wiring regulations.

Safely carry out electrical testing on machinery and be able to read electrical drawings.

Strong fault finding and repair experience minimum 2 years.

Flexible working (including weekends). Currently working on a dayshift-based role which includes backshifts.

Computer literate.

Attention to detail.

A good communicator in order to converse with different functions across the business.

Ability to remain calm under pressure.

Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative .

Ability to problem solve.

A good listener, supportive and encouraging of team members.

Reliable and punctual.

Can do attitude.

Team player.

Desirable

Refrigeration equipment knowledge.

Food process knowledge.

Please send a CV and cover letter to Terry.Dickson@aquascot.com, if you are interested in this position.

Closing Date: 24 November 2024

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Canteen Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Free parking Gym membership Life insurance On-site parking Profit sharing Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 16/05/2025
Reference ID: Shift Engineer - Operations