This is a new and exciting opportunity for a time-served Engineer to join our busy Maintenance Department. You will play a key role in ensuring smooth daily operations at our Elgin Mill by providing  Technical support to a wide range of plant and equipment.

This is a permanent role, working 39 hours a week on a 2 shift rotation. Shifts are as follows –

Early shift – Monday to Thursday 0600 to 1400 and Friday 0600 to 1300

Back Shift – Monday to Wednesday 1400 to 2400 and Thursday 1400 to 2300

About You

You will be –

• formally trained, holding a formal qualification following a recognised apprenticeship
• experienced in carrying out proactive/reactive maintenance in a production environment
• able to follow schematic drawings
• experienced in pneumatics, pumps, gearboxes and steam systems
• able to fault diagnose, problem solve and drive improvements
• experienced in welding and fabrication
• methodical, a team player and able to work on your own initiative

• hardworking with a can-do attitude
• able to maintain and improve working standards
• a strong communicator

An electrical qualification or experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

About Us

Johnstons of Elgin is an innovative, luxury clothing brand with 225 years of experience in working with the world’s finest fibres. Across three centuries, our family–owned company has carefully sourced cashmere and fine woollen fibres from around the world, applying the latest technology and highest quality craft expertise in our own vertical Scottish mills. Employing over 1000 staff, our valued employees and communities are at the heart of everything we do, producing unique, high–quality designs that are made to last. Our brand is focused on sustainability, working with natural, renewable and biodegradable fibres and we are committed to maintaining a minimal environmental footprint.

The company supports the principle of Equality and Diversity in employment wholeheartedly and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their right to remain and take up paid work in the UK.

Closing Date – Friday 26^th August 2022