Electrical / Maintenance Engineer | Kirkconnel
| Company: | Browns Brothers Manufacturing LTD |
| Location: | Scotland |
| Salary: | DOE |
Mechanical / Electrical Engineer – Kirkconnel | Meatex Jobs
Mechanical / Electrical Engineer role based in Kirkconnel, Dumfries & Galloway, offering a salary of up to £40,000 DOE in a permanent, full-time position. Join Browns Brothers Manufacturing LTD and play a hands-on role in keeping production running safely and efficiently at a growing manufacturing site.
Job Overview
Role: Mechanical / Electrical Engineer
Department: Engineering
Location: Kirkconnel, DG4 6RB
Salary: Up to £40,000 DOE
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Work Pattern: On-site
Shift Pattern: Rotating shifts
This is a practical, on-the-tools engineering role suited to someone who enjoys fault finding, problem solving, and supporting production in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. As a result, you will have a direct impact on uptime, safety, and site performance.
The Role
As a Mechanical / Electrical Engineer, you will work at the heart of the factory, responding to breakdowns and carrying out planned maintenance to keep plant and equipment operating reliably.
In addition, you will support continuous improvement through installations, upgrades, and general site maintenance. At the same time, you will maintain high standards of health and safety, hygiene, and compliance across all engineering activities.
Because this is a highly active, site-based role, flexibility and a hands-on approach are essential.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
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Respond quickly to breakdowns and restore production safely
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Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to minimise downtime
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Strip down, rebuild, repair, and fault-find machinery and site equipment
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Work across mechanical systems including hydraulics, pneumatics, and steam, and/or electrical systems depending on experience
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Support machinery installations, upgrades, minor fabrication, and general maintenance
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Complete maintenance records and documentation accurately
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Maintain high standards of health & safety, hygiene, and site compliance
As a result, your work will directly support production continuity and site efficiency.
Qualifications & Experience
Electrical Engineers
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Minimum 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
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Essential: Valid electrical qualifications, including 18th Edition (BS 7671 Wiring Regulations)
Mechanical Engineers
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Minimum 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
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Strong experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, steam, and general plant maintenance
Shift Pattern
This role operates on a rotating shift pattern:
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Week 1: 06:00 – 14:00
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Week 2: 13:55 – 21:55
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13 Saturdays per year
What’s on Offer
In return, you will receive:
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Salary of up to £40,000 DOE
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Permanent, full-time employment
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Company pension scheme
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Employee discount
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Free on-site parking
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Opportunities for training and development
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A supportive engineering team within a stable, growing business
In addition, you will join a site where engineering plays a critical role in daily operations.
Company Information
Browns Brothers Manufacturing Ltd is part of Browns Food Group, a secure and established food manufacturing business. The company is continuing to grow through site investment, process improvement, and a strong focus on people development.
Equal Opportunities
Browns Brothers Manufacturing Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified candidates.
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