Engineer

Search Consultancy LTD; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruiter is seeking a full-time Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in Edinburgh. This role involves day-to-day repairs, preventative maintenance on production machinery, and supporting new equipment installation. Ideal candidates will have mechanical qualifications or equivalent experience, strong fault-finding skills, and proactive problem-solving abilities. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth are offered in a stable manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Stable role

Opportunities for skill development

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial engineering environment.
• Hands-on mechanical experience or qualifications.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs and maintenance on production machinery.
• Support installation and optimisation of new equipment.
• Collaborate with production teams for efficient operations.
• Use mechanical tools and diagnostic equipment.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding skills

Safety-focused approach

Strong communication skills

Proactive problem solving

Education

Recognised mechanical qualifications

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Join a supportive engineering team where your mechanical expertise will directly improve production reliability. This full-time Mechanical Maintenance Engineer role offers stability, development, and the chance to make a real impact across a modern manufacturing environment.

The Role

• Carry out day-to-day repairs and both preventative and reactive maintenance on production machinery and associated equipment.
• Support the installation, commissioning, and optimisation of new equipment across the site.
• Work closely with the Engineering Manager and collaborate with production teams to maintain safe, efficient operations.
• Use mechanical tools, diagnostic equipment, and maintenance systems to complete tasks accurately.
• Assist with ongoing engineering projects and contribute to continuous improvement activity.

We're Looking For

• Experience working within a manufacturing or industrial engineering environment.
• Recognised mechanical qualifications or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Confident mechanical fault-finding skills and the ability to work independently when required.
• A proactive, safety-focused approach to maintenance and problem solving.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with colleagues across engineering and production.

What's In It For You

• Competitive salary aligned with experience and responsibilities.
• Stable role within a well-established manufacturing engineering environment.
• Opportunities to broaden your skills through varied maintenance tasks and project involvement.

If you're ready to step into a full-time Mechanical Maintenance Engineer role with an ASAP start, apply now or get in touch to learn more.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.