Maintenance Engineer (Electrician)


Company:	HIJOBS
Salary:	£45,340 - £45,340
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Isle of Skye, IV47 8SW
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	24 Jul 2026
Closing date:	9 Aug 2026

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Summary

Mowi is the global leader in salmon farming, processing and marketing. Having entered production in June 2014, Mowi Feed has quickly established itself as a competitive supplier of salmon feed playing a key role in

Mowi is the global leader in salmon farming, processing and marketing. Having entered production in June 2014, Mowi Feed has quickly established itself as a competitive supplier of salmon feed playing a key role in supporting Mowi Farming in its delivery of high quality, nutritious and sustainable salmon.

Operating from its factories in Kyleakin, Isle of Skye in Scotland and in Valsneset in the Trøndelag Region of Norway, Mowi Feed has an annual production volume in the order of 500,000 tonnes per year. We manufacture a broad portfolio of conventional and organic feeds for both fresh and seawater phases of salmon growth in Scotland, Ireland, the Faroe Islands, Iceland and Norway.

The Role – Electrician

MOWI Fish Feed is seeking to recruit a suitable candidate to take on the exciting and challenging role of Maintenance Engineer (Electrician)

The successful candidate will be working within the Engineering team, to support all departments in the efficient operation of all process related equipment.

The feed plant runs 24/7-365 and the successful candidate will be required to participate in a shift rota, including on call.

The main duties and responsibilities undertaken will involve:

Undertaking electrical and mechanical problem solving and maintenance activities, alone and as part of a team.
Following the company’s Health & Safety policies and procedures
Troubleshooting faults as they arise and identifying best solutions
Working with and maintaining records within the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Liaising with fellow Maintenance Engineers and Department management regarding faults and planned maintenance schedules
Collaborating with other departments and 3rd party contractors
Maintaining a safe, clean and tidy workspace

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

Decent computer literacy (sending emails, working with files and folders etc.)
Competency working with common hand tools
Competency working with electrical systems
For example: 24VDC / 4-20mA control systems, 230 – 1000V (or above), 3 phase motors, VFDs etc.
Hold current 18th Edition qualification, ECS Gold card etc.
Familiarity with mechanical / Electrical components
Experience in production, manufacturing, maintenance or servicing environment
Good understanding of health, safety and environmental protocols and experience undertaking risk assessments and exercising risk reduction measures
Excellent work ethic, professional attitude and interpersonal skills

Desirable experience (Not essential as full training provided)

Forklift work / Slinging and signalling
MEWP Operation

Mowi Feed offers:

Competitive salary, bonus scheme and pension
Salary £45,340 (After probation)
Plus on call payments and Overtime (Time + 1/2, x2 at weekends)
Permanent position with a shift rotation that offers an excellent work-life balance: Work only 193 days of the year.
A great place to work with colleagues who are passionate about what they do.
Challenging work tasks and opportunities to develop into the wider business.
Ongoing training

The place of work will be in the Mowi Fish Feed Plant at Kyleakin on the Isle of Skye and the position reports to the Maintenance Manager.

We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. To apply for this vacancy, you must be eligible to work in the UK and hold a valid driving license.

Please note, we retain the right to close this vacancy or keep it open subject to volume and quality of applications. We would therefore encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

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