Stephen Mathieson
Swords
Summary
Multi-skilled maintenance engineer with extensive experience in food manufacturing and high-voltage assembly. Proficient in electrical and mechanical fault finding, planned preventative maintenance, and installation of production machinery. Demonstrated success in minimizing downtime and enhancing equipment reliability in fast-paced environments. Experienced in mentoring apprentices and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
Overview
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Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Gem Pack Foods
Dublin, Ireland
06.2026 - Current
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across production machinery and factory equipment.
- Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults to minimise production downtime.
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and return machinery to service safely and efficiently.
- Complete routine inspections to improve equipment reliability and performance.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering department.
- Ensure all work complies with health, safety and food manufacturing standards.
Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Matthew Algie Ltd
Glasgow, Scotland
01.2022 - 05.2026
- Performed electrical and mechanical fault finding across roasters, grinders, packaging machinery, conveyors and automated systems.
- Delivered planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown support.
- Commissioned new production machinery and upgraded factory infrastructure.
- Led the installation and commissioning of a robotic palletising arm.
- Coordinated contractors and supported continuous improvement projects.
- Maintained compliance with food manufacturing regulations and health & safety standards.
Electrical Engineering Apprentice / Qualified Maintenance Engineer
The Scottish Leather Group
Glasgow, Scotland
01.2016 - 12.2021
- Completed planned and reactive maintenance across plant and infrastructure.
- Developed advanced electrical and mechanical diagnostic skills.
- Supported production reliability and factory transition projects.
Building Services Engineering Apprentice
NG Bailey
Glasgow, Scotland
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Supported installation of mechanical and electrical building services.
- Assisted with commercial engineering projects from planning through installation.
Education
HNC Electrical Engineering - Grade A
West College Scotland
NC Electrical Engineering -
West College Scotland
BTEC Level 3 Building Services Engineering -
BTEC Level 3 2D AutoCAD -
Engineering Pre-Apprenticeship -
PEO SVQ Level 2
Skills
- Electrical & mechanical fault finding
- PPM & reactive maintenance
- Single & three-phase systems
- Production machinery maintenance
- Installation & commissioning
- Automation & plant reliability
- Continuous improvement
- Health & safety compliance
- Contractor coordination
- Apprentice mentoring
Certification
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
- IPAF Licence
- Abrasive Wheels
- Overhead Crane
- Slinging & Banksman
- First Aid & Mental Health First Aid
- Working at Heights
- Lone Working
- Electricity at Work
- Fire Safety
Custom Section
- Employee Forum Representative
- First Aider
- Mental Health First Aider
- Fire Marshal
- Internal Auditor
Timeline
Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Gem Pack Foods
06.2026 - Current
Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Matthew Algie Ltd
01.2022 - 05.2026
Electrical Engineering Apprentice / Qualified Maintenance Engineer
The Scottish Leather Group
01.2016 - 12.2021
Building Services Engineering Apprentice
NG Bailey
01.2014 - 12.2015
HNC Electrical Engineering - Grade A
West College Scotland
NC Electrical Engineering -
West College Scotland
BTEC Level 3 Building Services Engineering -
BTEC Level 3 2D AutoCAD -
Engineering Pre-Apprenticeship -
PEO SVQ Level 2