Maintenance Department Engineer (Electrical bias)

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Department Engineer to join our engineering team in Fort William. This position plays a key role in ensuring plant reliability, managing electrical maintenance, developing apprentices, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

As a maintenance leader, you will be responsible not only for delivering hands-on technical support but also for driving best practices in safety, training, compliance, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintenance & Engineering Duties:

• Assist with installation and commissioning of new electrical systems.

• Support the Engineering team with long-term maintenance planning and new equipment installations.

• Lead and support engineering maintenance projects across the site.

• Ensure all written isolation procedures are followed, including multiple-point isolations for controlling hazardous energy.

Leadership & Scheduling:

• Manage the trade and apprentice workforce in your area.

• Contribute to the development of the weekly maintenance schedule.

• Lead the delivery of the weekly schedule through the use of CMMS and area information centres.

• Provide coaching and training to ensure team competency and quality standards.

• Support the ongoing development and training of apprentices.

Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality (HSEQ):

• Comply with and enforce all company policies and procedures.

• Ensure all departmental activities meet the required health, safety, and environmental standards.

• Give clear, safety-focused instructions and ensure adherence.

• Contribute to writing and reviewing HSEQ-related policies and procedures.

• Ensure that all accidents and incidents are thoroughly investigated, and corrective actions are implemented.

• Conduct other HSEQ-related activities as required by the business.

• Manage contractors to ensure compliance with HSEQ, cost, time, and quality expectations.

Continuous Improvement & Reliability:

• Instil a reliability-focused culture within the maintenance function.

• Lead reliability improvement projects using Lean principles.

• Identify and act upon changes in engineering standards and legislation.

• Support and train team members in fault diagnosis and root cause analysis.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Recognised qualification in Engineering (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND).

• Strong experience in electrical/mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing, heavy industry, or similar environment.

• Solid understanding of motors, drives, control systems, and electrical schematics.

• Familiar with CMMS systems and planned maintenance practices.

• Knowledge of current HSEQ regulations and electrical isolation standards.

• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Company pension scheme

• Structured training and development pathways

• Opportunity to lead impactful reliability projects

• Supportive, safety-first culture in a world-class industrial environment

If you are interested in this position please email [email protected] and apply online

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