Factory Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical & Electrical)

Energy Jobline ZR; Greenock; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Mechanical Engineer (Factory Maintenance) to provide hands-on mechanical maintenance across a high-volume production facility in Scotland. You will drive reliability, minimise downtime and support engineering improvements while working closely with production teams on day-to-day operations.

The role requires a technical qualification in mechanical engineering, experience in fast-paced manufacturing, and the ability to work independently with a proactive

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Proven track record in fast-paced, high‑pressure manufacturing environments.
• 17th Edition IET Electrical Regulations qualification.
• Hands‑on experience with steam boilers, compressors, pumps, valves, conveyors and weighing systems.
• Advanced workshop capability: turning, milling, drilling, tapping, helicoiling, pipefitting and welding.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned, reactive, and preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical faults quickly and implement robust long‑term solutions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and process optimisation.
• Maintain and repair steam systems, compressors, pumps, valves, conveyors, and weighing equipment.
• Produce, modify and repair components using workshop machinery and fabrication tools.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently and in line with standards.
• Collaborate with production teams to reduce downtime and enhance performance.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and contribute to engineering planning.

Skills

Problem solving

Hands-on engineering

Collaborative teamwork

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Workshop machinery

Turning

Milling

Drilling

Tapping

Helicoiling

Pipefitting

Welding

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Mechanical Engineer (Factory Maintenance) to provide hands-on mechanical maintenance across a high-volume production facility in Scotland. You will drive reliability, minimise downtime and support engineering improvements while working closely with production teams on day-to-day operations.

The role requires a technical qualification in mechanical engineering, experience in fast-paced manufacturing, and the ability to work independently with a proactive