Maintenance Engineer

Nicholas Associates Group; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing company in Dumfries is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for a permanent role. The position offers a salary of up to £38,000 annually, with opportunities for overtime. Ideal candidates will have mechanical experience, relevant qualifications, and a proactive approach to maintenance.

Qualifications

• Educated in a relevant discipline required.
• Experience as a Mechanical Fitter/Mechanical Maintenance Engineer beneficial.
• Skills in hydraulics, pneumatics, and heavy machinery desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain service and repair automated machinery.
• Provide technical support on projects and breakdowns.
• Conduct planned preventative maintenance (PPM).

Skills

Mechanical competence

Time served apprentice trained

Basic electrical skills

Education

City and Guilds/NVQ level 3/HNC/HND

Job description

• Job Location: Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway
• Job Type: Permanent
• Salary: £35000 - £38000 per annum + DOE + OT = earnings of £45k and upwards
• Posted on: 30th May 2025
• Job Reference: JN -022025-62021_1748597961

Are you a Maintenance Engineer who wants to work a Monday to Friday days position 8am to 4:30pm for a base salary of £38000 per annum, plus overtime with earnings of £45000 and upwards achievable?

If so then please read on!

The basics:

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer - mechanically biased

Location: Dumfries

Industry: Manufacturing

Salary: £38000 + OT = earnings of £45000 and upwards achievable

Shift: Monday to Friday days only

Overview:

With manufacturing sites located across the UK you will be part of a larger group that produce products that are always in need.

Key responsibilities of the Maintenance Engineer role:

- To maintain service and repair all automated machinery to minimise production down time using engineering techniques

- Provide technical support on all projects, installations and breakdowns

- PPM's

The ideal candidate / Maintenance Engineer may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

- Time served apprentice trained

- Educated in a relevant discipline - City and Guilds/NVQ level 3/HNC/HND etc.

- Previous experience working as a Mechanical Fitter/Mechanical Maintenance Engineer within a machinery maintenance environment would be beneficial

- Mechanically competent - ideally working with hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, heavy duty machinery

-Any welding skills beneficial for repair work

- Basic electrical skills changing like for like parts beneficial - motors etc.

If you are interested in the Maintenance Engineer role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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For more information on this vacancy please contact uson 01332360055.