Maintenance Engineer

  • KAG Recruitment Consultancy
  • Apr 28, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Due to continued growth we have a new opportunity available for Muaintenance Engineers to join our client one of Europe s leading privately-owned food processors at their site in Penston, Glasgow.

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer
Location: Penston
Salary: £43,000 to £49,500
Shift - Days - 4 on 4 off

The role:

As the Maintenance Engineer you will possess a strong technical knowledge and be seen as the shift expert in at least one area of the factory or type of machinery. Working as a member of your shift team you will be responsible for maintaining the equipment OEE and minimising downtime. You will be accountable to the Engineering Manager/Assistant Managers but will report into and receive direction from your Engineering Supervisor regarding the day to day activities you will undertake.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • It would be advantageous to be able to demonstrate relevant engineering competencies and have experience with Packing Machinery and in particular; Proseal, Mondini, Multivac and associated equipment.
  • Record and log maintenance requests and fault repairs, attend breakdowns and repair in a timely and controlled manner.
  • Progress reporting to Engineering Management / Supervisor.
  • Must be proactive to complete scheduled work plans, start-up checks etc. in a timely manner.
  • Carryout special projects as required by the Engineering Management team.
  • Comply with health and safety and food safety legislation.
  • Liaise with the production team to ensure we supply our customer.


You will be ideally educated to a minimum of ONC/NVQ in an Engineering related discipline and 18th edition qualification would be advantageous.

You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to take direction and challenge in a professional manner along with proven experience of planned maintenance systems, breakdown maintenance and installations and knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.