Senior Electrical Engineer - COMPEX
Ayrshire
Competitive Package on Offer
Our Ayrshire based client is looking for an Engineer who loves being part of a proper team, someone who brings energy, supports others, and isn’t afraid to muck in when needed. This role is all about great relationships with our bottling teams, working together, and keeping up a positive, enthusiastic vibe on the floor. They are looking for someone who understands that engineering isn’t just about fixing machines, it’s about building trust, collaborating openly, and contributing to a positive, high‑performing environment.
If you’re a team player who enjoys helping people and making the whole place run better, you’ll fit right in.
Key Responsibilities
· Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on bottling lines, liquid processing equipment, conveyors, labelling machines, case packers, palletisers, and utilities.
· Diagnose and repair electrical faults on low voltage systems, control panels, sensors, motors, drives, and PLC related equipment.
· Conduct mechanical repairs including gearboxes, pneumatics, and machine adjustments.
· Execute inspections, maintenance, and verification of Ex-rated equipment in compliance with BS EN 60079 and ATEX requirements.
· Maintain records of inspections (Ex01–Ex04 competency).
· Advise on equipment suitability and zoning (ATEX 137, DSEAR).
· Ensure modifications do not compromise hazardous area certification.
· Provide rapid diagnostics and engineering support to minimise production downtime.
· Optimise machine performance through continuous improvement activities.
· Support OEE analysis and defect reduction initiatives.
· Contribute to engineering projects including aging plant upgrades, automation enhancements, safety improvements, and equipment installations.
· Assist with commissioning, testing, and validation of new plant equipment.
· Update engineering drawings, documentation, and control system backups.
· Work in line with DSEAR, PUWER, LOLER, and relevant food & beverage industry standards.
· Participate in safety risk assessments, permit to work processes, and incident investigations.
· Ensure work complies with distillery or bottling site safety procedures and UK H&S legislation.
· Maintain accurate maintenance records in the Agility PPM system.
· Document Ex-inspection findings and corrective actions.
· Provide engineering reports, root cause analyses, and improvement recommendations.
This is a varied role and offers lots of exposure across the different areas of the plant. Perfect for someone who likes to influence and make a difference in their daily work. Dayshift role with an early finish on a Friday, what's not to love!
Apply now!