Maintenance Engineer

Alexander Dennis; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bus and coach manufacturer in Falkirk is looking for a Maintenance Engineer to perform reactive and proactive maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical knowledge, experience with factory equipment, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Join a team that values teamwork, safety, and sustainability. This role offers competitive salary and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical knowledge and experience with factory equipment.
• Proven ability in preventative maintenance and installations.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and proactive maintenance tasks.
• Diagnose faults and prevent breakdowns.
• Ensure critical stock availability and maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Falkirk

Our Vision & Why It Matters

At Alexander Dennis, our vision is to lead the evolution of sustainable on-road mass transportation and mobility.

We design, deliver, and support market-leading buses and coaches that help reduce emissions, improve air quality, and keep communities connected. Every role contributes to that mission whether you’re engineering, driving sales, improving production, or supporting our customers.

What You’ll Do

You’ll be responsible for carrying out reactive and proactive maintenance tasks as per the Facilities Maintenance Management System. This includes diagnosing faults, preventing breakdowns, and completing installations as required. You’ll work closely with the Facilities team to ensure critical stock availability and maintain a safe working environment.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a skilled maintenance engineer with strong mechanical knowledge and experience working with factory equipment, including CNC machines and associated plant. You’ll have excellent communication and organizational skills, the ability to prioritize tasks, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Self-motivation and the ability to work independently or as part of a team are essential.

Bonus if you have:

• HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering
• Fully qualified time-served engineer with at least 5 years’ experience
• Experience with preventative maintenance and installations

What We Offer

Because we know that to deliver on our vision, people have to feel supported and inspired:

• Impact: Be part of something that’s changing cities, improving air quality, helping public transport evolve.
• Development & Growth: Training programmes, mentorship, opportunities to take on new roles, broaden skills.
• Culture & Belonging: An inclusive environment; your voice matters; we treat people fairly.
• Perks & Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.

Our Values – What Guides Us

• Safety: The health and wellbeing of our team members, and the safety of our products, are our top priority.
• Quality: We strive for excellence in our products, services, and all that we do.
• Integrity: We act with honesty, transparency and integrity, treating each other with respect in a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.
• Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions, seeking to build trust and earn a reputation for excellence and reliability.
• Teamwork: We work with our team members, our supplier partners, and our customers to pursue mutual benefits.
• Sustainability: We seek long term success for our business, our communities, and the environment through responsible sourcing, lean manufacturing, and sustainable operations.

How to Apply

If you see yourself growing with Alexander Dennis and contributing to our vision, we’d love to hear from you.

Please complete our online application form and attach your CV!

We care deeply about being inclusive and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Due to the volume of vacancies and applications, we would prefer that you submit your application online. If however, you require an alternative method of applying, please give us call on [phone] or send an email to [e-mail]

If you are an internal applicant, you have a responsibility to inform your current line/department manager and local human resources representative before applying for the role.