Maintenance Engineer

Search Consultancy; Lesmahagow; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Company pension

30 days leave

EAP

Cycle to Work

Value awards

Referral scheme

Job summary

Search Consultancy is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Engineer for our Birkhill site near Lesmahagow. You will maintain and repair a range of heavy industrial plant, including boilers, conveyors and compressors, ensuring safety, reliability and production uptime.

The role requires an HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering with proven industrial maintenance experience. Expect a Monday-Thursday 2pm-12am shift and an on-call rota to support 24/7 breakdown cover.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience as a Maintenance Engineer in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to provide 24/7 on-call cover.
• Hands-on mechanical maintenance and fault-finding skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, corrective and preventative maintenance across site.
• Diagnose faults, repair equipment and respond to breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Maintain heavy industrial plant including conveyors, elevators, rotating machinery and compressors.
• Work with steam boilers and pressure systems; perform inspections and maintenance.
• Identify issues and implement temporary and permanent repairs.
• Keep accurate maintenance records and measurements; maintain safety and quality standards.
• Support the wider Operations team and participate in the 24/7 on-call rota.

Skills

Hands-on

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

Problem solving

Maintenance planning

On-call availability

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

Location: Birkhill - Lesmahagow
Salary: £40,786 + Overtime
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 2pm-12am

Are you a hands-on Maintenance Engineer with strong mechanical skills and experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment? We're looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our Birkhill site, keeping plant and equipment running safely, reliably and efficiently.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing a wide range of industrial plant and equipment. Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out planned, corrective and preventative maintenance across site
• Diagnosing faults, carrying out repairs and responding to breakdowns to minimise production downtime
• Maintaining heavy industrial equipment including screw conveyors, elevators, rotating machinery and compressor systems
• Working with steam boilers and pressure systems, carrying out inspections and maintenance as required
• Identifying equipment issues and completing both temporary and permanent repairs to maintain reliable production
• Completing routine maintenance, inspections, verification measurements and accurate maintenance records
• Working safely and maintaining high standards across Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental requirements
• Supporting the wider Operations team, plant reliability improvements and participating in the 24/7 on-call rota when required

What You'll Get

• Opportunity for regular overtime paid at enhanced rates
• Monday-Thursday working pattern, 2pm-12am
• Company Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Annual leave of 30 days including public holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Value Awards
• A varied, hands-on engineering role working on heavy industrial plant and machinery

What We're Looking For

• HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering
• Previous experience working as a Maintenance Engineer
• Strong experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Hands-on mechanical maintenance and repair experience
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Willingness and availability to provide 24-hour/7-day on-call cover for breakdowns and emergencies when required

If you're a hands-on Mechanical Maintenance Engineer this is an opportunity to join a busy industrial operation where your engineering skills will have a direct impact.

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.