Maintenance Engineer


Company:	MacFarlane Group
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Cumbernauld, G68 9HQ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Oct 2026
Closing date:	27 Nov 2026

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Summary

Maintenance Engineer - Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, Scotland

Salary: Competitive, (negotiable on experience) + 30% shift premium on nights

Shifts: Rotating days (07:00 to 15:30, Monday to Friday) and nights (21:00 to 07:00, Monday to Thursday)

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Location: Grayshill, Cumbernauld

Sector: Packaging Manufacturing

About Pitreavie Packaging

Pitreavie Packaging is at the forefront of the packaging market, solving real problems for customers with innovative, effective solutions at every stage, from initial design concept and development through to prototyping and manufacture. Our people, knowledge, technology and customer service are what make us stand out from our competitors.

Keep our manufacturing operation running at its best

We have an exciting opportunity for a versatile, proactive multi-skilled engineer to support our manufacturing operations. Combining both electrical and mechanical skills, you'll be responsible for the maintenance, repair and continuous improvement of all plant equipment and services, keeping equipment uptime and productivity as high as possible.

If you're a hands-on problem solver with a passion for keeping things running efficiently, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across a range of production equipment and machinery

- Diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults

- Supporting and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

- Ensuring the safe and effective operation of machinery in line with health and safety regulations

- Working with production and other departments to minimise downtime

- Maintaining accurate records of all maintenance and repair activities

- Ensuring compliance with company policies, quality standards and regulatory requirements

How Success Is Measured

- Downtime reduction

- Planned maintenance completion rate

- Time to repair

What You'll Need

- Time-served engineer with a relevant NVQ Level 3 or HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

- Proven experience in a similar multi-skilled engineering role within a manufacturing or industrial environment

- Strong knowledge of both electrical and mechanical systems

- The ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics

- A good understanding of health & safety practices

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and excellent IT skills

- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

- The ability to work on your own and as part of a team

What You Will Get

- 6 weeks holiday per year (increasing with length of service)

- Ability to purchase and sell holidays

- 3 times life assurance

- Pension scheme

- Employee assistance programme

- Company provided flu vaccinations vouchers annually

- Refer a Friend Scheme worth £750 per referral

- Charity support

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We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds irrespective of your age, gender, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, or sexual orientation. Should you require any specific support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please email our recruitment team directly.

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