Multi-Skilled Engineer
Chilled Division | Airdrie, North Lanarkshire
Monday-Friday 6AM-2.30PM
£21.68/hour
About Albert Bartlett
Albert Bartlett is a fourth-generation family-owned business and the UK's leading supplier of potatoes. From our headquarters in Airdrie, we supply fresh, chilled and frozen potato products to major retailers and foodservice customers throughout the UK.
We are looking for a talented and motivated Multi-Skilled Engineer to join our Chilled Division. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a high-performing engineering team supporting a fast-paced food manufacturing environment where safety, quality and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.
The Role
As a Multi-Skilled Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining the reliability and performance of our chilled manufacturing operation. Working as part of the engineering team, you will carry out planned and reactive maintenance activities, minimise downtime and help drive continuous improvement across the site.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across manufacturing and packaging equipment.
Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults quickly and effectively.
Support production teams to maximise equipment uptime and efficiency.
Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent repeat failures.
Assist with continuous improvement projects to enhance productivity, reliability and safety.
Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company Health & Safety policies and food safety requirements.
Maintain accurate maintenance records using CMMS systems.
Work collaboratively with production and operational teams to deliver site performance targets.
Support equipment installations, upgrades and commissioning activities.
Liaise with external contractors and suppliers when required.
We're looking for someone who is passionate about engineering and enjoys solving problems in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.
Why Join Albert Bartlett?
Our engineering teams are critical to the success of our operations. We invest in our people, provide opportunities for development and offer clear career progression paths within one of the UK's best-known food manufacturing businesses. Albert Bartlett promotes innovation, sustainability, safety and continuous improvement throughout the organisation.
Requirements
- Time-served engineer with an electrical or mechanical engineering qualification.
- Multi-skilled engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across electrical and mechanical systems.
- Experience of planned and reactive maintenance.
- Knowledge of health and safety best practices.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Flexible approach and willingness to support operational requirements.
- Experience within food manufacturing, FMCG or chilled food production.
- Knowledge of PLCs, automation and process control systems.
- Experience using CMMS maintenance systems.
- Understanding of continuous improvement techniques.
- 18th Edition qualification.
- HNC/HND or equivalent engineering qualification.
Benefits
- Long Service Awards
- Employee of the Month & On the Spot Awards
- Discounted Staff Sales
- Life Assurance
- Access to Free Wellbeing Services (inc. counselling and financial advice).
- Retailer Discount Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Wellbeing & Engagement Events throughout the year
- Free Parking
Skills Required
- Time-served engineer with an electrical or mechanical engineering qualification
- Multi-skilled engineering experience within a manufacturing environment
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across electrical and mechanical systems
- Experience of planned and reactive maintenance
- Knowledge of health and safety best practices
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Flexible approach and willingness to support operational requirements
- Experience within food manufacturing, FMCG, or chilled food production
- Knowledge of PLCs, automation, and process control systems
- Experience using CMMS maintenance systems
- Understanding of continuous improvement techniques
- 18th Edition qualification
- HNC, HND, or equivalent engineering qualification
What We Do
Albert Bartlett is a family-owned company established in 1948, and is the UK's leading supplier of potatoes, offering fresh, chilled, and frozen potato products to retail, wholesale, and foodservice customers.
