Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

Company: Highland Spring Group
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Location: Blackford
Job Description:

Highland Spring Group are looking for a skilled and motivated Multi‑skilled Maintenance Engineer (mechanically biased) to join our Engineering team at our Ochilssite in Blackford. This role plays a key part in ensuring the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of our production equipment.

In this role you will be responsible for supporting mechanical systems across the site, helping to optimise performance, reduce downtime, and contribute to a culture of safety, quality, and efficiency. Working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, you will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver engineering excellence and drive improvement initiatives.

What you will do

  • Support production lines to achieve key performance targets including efficiency and reliability
  • Design, develop and improve mechanical components and systems
  • Carry out fault finding, root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
  • Support planned maintenance and condition monitoring activities
  • Lead or contribute to continuous improvement and engineering projects
  • Ensure compliance with GMP, health & safety and engineering standards
  • Maintain accurate documentation and support audit requirements
  • Collaborate with operational teams to optimise equipment performance
  • Provide support to other group sites when required

What we are looking for

  • Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering
  • Experience in a manufacturing or production environment
  • Strong understanding of mechanical systems and fault diagnosis
  • Knowledge of maintenance strategies and reliability improvement
  • Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
  • A proactive and team‑oriented approach
  • Full UK driving licence or ability to commute in line with shift patterns

This position is working rotational day and night shifts 4 on, 4 off, basis. The salary for this role is £50,940 per annum which is inclusive of shift allowance.

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Posted: April 17th, 2026