Maintenance Engineer – Days

Company: BrewDog
Apply for the Maintenance Engineer – Days
Location: Ellon
Job Description:

Overview

As Maintenance Engineer you ensure smooth plant operation and reliability across the facility. You will troubleshoot, repair and maintain equipment to maximise production efficiency while upholding safety and HSEQ standards. You will support installation, commissioning and modification of equipment and collaborate across engineering and production teams. Your work helps sustain ongoing operations and uphold BrewDog’s environmental commitments, in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment. This role offers hands-on problem solving, with exposure to automation and continuous improvement opportunities.

Pay / Benefits

  • pension enhancement up to 10%
  • 4-week sabbatical after 5 years
  • staff discount
  • additional holiday days each year up to 5 years
  • enhanced sick pay
  • healthcare

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventive and reactive maintenance to resolve automation, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic issues on site machinery and equipment
  • Ensure all work adheres to HSEQ procedures, policies and standards; conduct task risk assessments
  • Assist with installation, commissioning, and modification of equipment; interpret technical drawings for troubleshooting
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and provide reports to the Maintenance Delivery Manager
  • Attend safety, production and team meetings; collaborate with other engineering and production teams; complete detailed handbacks and handovers
  • Participate in training to meet legislation and develop skills
  • Support operations at Hop Hub or other sites; stand in for Maintenance Delivery Manager as required

Key requirements

  • SVQ Level 3 in Engineering or equivalent qualification
  • Proven experience in a maintenance role within food and beverage or similar high-paced manufacturing environment
  • Ability to interpret technical documentation and drawings
  • Hands-on troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical and automation failures
  • Knowledge of PLCs, automation systems, and control systems (highly desirable)
  • Familiarity with food safety standards, GMP and HACCP
  • Strong problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills
  • Willingness to work shifts, weekends and nights
  • Experience with CMMS (Maintenance Management Systems) preferred
  • teamworking
  • communication
  • problem-solving
  • PLCs and automation systems
  • troubleshooting and diagnostics
  • interpretation of technical drawings

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Posted: November 1st, 2026