Reed
Fabrication Engineer
Location: Central Scotland
Salary: Competitive + benefits
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm
The Role
An established and growing manufacturing business within the food production sector is seeking a Fabrication Engineer to join its engineering team. This is a hands-on role focused on the design, development, and implementation of fabricated systems and solutions to support site operations.
You will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, safely, and with minimal disruption to production.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the fabrication and installation of engineered solutions, resolving issues during implementation
- Ensure all fabrication and installation work meets relevant industry and safety standards
- Work closely with production teams to minimise operational disruption during projects
- Deliver engineering projects as required by the management team
- Troubleshoot fabrication-related issues and implement effective corrective actions
- Conduct root cause analysis on defects and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Promote and ensure adherence to safe working practices across site
About You
- Degree-qualified in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- Proven experience within fabrication or manufacturing engineering (typically 2–5+ years)
- Strong knowledge of fabrication processes such as welding and machining
- Experience within a food or FMCG environment is advantageous
- Excellent project management and organisational skills
- Strong analytical mindset with effective problem-solving abilities
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary package
- Opportunity to work within a well-established and forward-thinking manufacturing environment
- Varied role with both project and hands-on engineering exposure
- Supportive team and opportunities for ongoing development
If this opportunity aligns with your experience, please apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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