Maintenance Engineer (Electrically Biased)
| Posting date: | 16 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 February 2026 |
| Location: | Musselburgh, East Lothian |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Zot Engineering Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Purpose and objectives of the role
Planned preventative maintenance, fault finding and repair of manufacturing machinery etc.
Key role in contributing to the improvement of Health and Safety within each division and Maintenance Department.
Main duties and responsibilities
Day to day running of the maintenance department.
Manage the safe and efficient running of the manufacturing process.
Execute maintenance procedures and prioritise all work in line with programme needs and production availability.
Complete regular checks and testing on all plant to ensure they are operating within specification and recorded appropriately.
Root cause analysis and resolution of any manufacturing losses related to planned maintenance and supply of machinery components.
Ensuring critical spares are maintained and that repairs are conducted promptly and efficiently.
Liaise and support on site contractors as and when required.
Will work a two shift pattern consisting of an early and a back shift.
Qualifications
18th Edition qualified + Plus
Hold a recognised qualification, C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing
Pasma/IPAF/ 18th Edition or electrically competent (certified)
BTEC HND/HNC certificate and diploma in operations and maintenance engineering or a city & guilds certificate in engineering
Skills
Have a logical & Methodical approach to fault finding/knowledge of PLC fault finding.
Prioritization skills.
Must be organised and have good organisation skills.
Possess Mechanical/Electrical experience.
Possess excellent analytical and communication skills.
Have good knowledge and awareness of regulatory compliance.
Electrical/Mechanical fault finding.
Pump experience.
CNC Machinery.
Welding/Machining.
Working hours
37.5 hours, Monday - Friday
2 Shift pattern.
Early shift 06:30am-14:30pm, Back shift 14:30pm-22:15pm.
Experience
Minimum 5 years’ experience.
Experience conducting machine installations.
Experience working with inverters/drives not required but would be desirable.
Salary
DOE
Why Zot?
Over 50 years Engineering experience in all aspects of Manufacturing
30 days paid holiday per year
Workplace pension scheme
Excellent on the job training
Apprenticeship schemes available
Good transport links and on-site car parking
Planned preventative maintenance, fault finding and repair of manufacturing machinery etc.
Key role in contributing to the improvement of Health and Safety within each division and Maintenance Department.
Main duties and responsibilities
Day to day running of the maintenance department.
Manage the safe and efficient running of the manufacturing process.
Execute maintenance procedures and prioritise all work in line with programme needs and production availability.
Complete regular checks and testing on all plant to ensure they are operating within specification and recorded appropriately.
Root cause analysis and resolution of any manufacturing losses related to planned maintenance and supply of machinery components.
Ensuring critical spares are maintained and that repairs are conducted promptly and efficiently.
Liaise and support on site contractors as and when required.
Will work a two shift pattern consisting of an early and a back shift.
Qualifications
18th Edition qualified + Plus
Hold a recognised qualification, C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing
Pasma/IPAF/ 18th Edition or electrically competent (certified)
BTEC HND/HNC certificate and diploma in operations and maintenance engineering or a city & guilds certificate in engineering
Skills
Have a logical & Methodical approach to fault finding/knowledge of PLC fault finding.
Prioritization skills.
Must be organised and have good organisation skills.
Possess Mechanical/Electrical experience.
Possess excellent analytical and communication skills.
Have good knowledge and awareness of regulatory compliance.
Electrical/Mechanical fault finding.
Pump experience.
CNC Machinery.
Welding/Machining.
Working hours
37.5 hours, Monday - Friday
2 Shift pattern.
Early shift 06:30am-14:30pm, Back shift 14:30pm-22:15pm.
Experience
Minimum 5 years’ experience.
Experience conducting machine installations.
Experience working with inverters/drives not required but would be desirable.
Salary
DOE
Why Zot?
Over 50 years Engineering experience in all aspects of Manufacturing
30 days paid holiday per year
Workplace pension scheme
Excellent on the job training
Apprenticeship schemes available
Good transport links and on-site car parking