Maintenance Engineer (6 Months)

Job Title: Temporary Maintenance Engineer (6-Month Contract)

Location: Holywood, Dumfries

Salary: Competitive, £35,000-£40,000 (dependent on experience) (FULL TIME EQUIV)

Reporting To: Site Engineer

Contract Type: Temporary (6 Months)



Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our team on a 6-month temporary contract for our client who has premises at Holywood. You will be responsible for maintaining essential infrastructure and services to ensure optimal conditions for our stock. This role offers a competitive salary of £35,000-£40,000, dependent on your experience, with supplemental pay for alarm cover and weekend work.



Why Join Us?



Dynamic Role: You'll play a critical role in maintaining and improving infrastructure, ensuring the smooth operation of essential services like heating, chilling, and clean water.

Innovative Environment: Collaborate with a forward-thinking team focused on automation, infrastructure upgrades, and process improvements.

Career Growth: Access to ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring your skills are continuously enhanced even in this short-term role.

Competitive Compensation: Benefit from a strong salary package that reflects your expertise, with added compensation for additional duties.

Key Responsibilities:



Develop and implement maintenance and spare parts plans, focusing on automation and continuous improvement of infrastructure.

Monitor and document maintenance activities, ensuring availability of essential services in line with production schedules.

Provide training to farm-based staff on resolving alarms and performing daily maintenance.

Manage contractors on-site for specialist projects and capital expenditure (capex) developments.

Contribute to process enhancements while ensuring compliance with health and safety, biosecurity, and environmental policies.

Skills and Qualifications:



Electrical Expertise: Strong background in electrical installation for pumps, monitoring, and control equipment.

Systems Knowledge: Experience with heating/cooling systems, water treatment, re-use, gas/liquid interactions, and pressurized systems.

Time Management: Proven ability to prioritize and efficiently meet maintenance objectives and production targets.

Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication, with the ability to produce accurate reports and collaborate with team members.

Duration:

This is a temporary contract for 6 months, to support the existing site engineer with a variety of projects. 



How to Apply:

If you're a skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a dynamic, short-term opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Join us at Holywood Breeding Centre and make a meaningful impact through your expertise and innovation