Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Dalkeith; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in Dalkeith to join a large industrial site. This 3-shift role covers a mix of planned and reactive maintenance on bespoke machinery, with training through shadowing.

You will work on hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, conveyors and drives, ensuring equipment reliability and continuous improvement. Salary is £45,000–£46,000 with overtime to c.£57,000 and company benefits.

Qualifications

• Maintenance experience in an industrial/manufacturing setting.
• Strong mechanical skills with hands-on problem solving.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform PPM and RM on industrial machinery and equipment.
• Work on hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors and drives.
• Train through shadowing on specialist machinery.

Skills

Mechanical background

Industrial maintenance

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Drives

Bearings

Fitter

Tools

Conveyors

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Bearings

Job description

Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

£45,000 – £46,000 + Overtime OTE 57k + 3-Shift + Company Benefits

Dalkeith

Are you a Maintenance Engineer/Fitter from a mechanical background, looking to work on a large industrial site with fresh challenges every day, working on a wide range of bespoke, cutting edge machinery in a 3-shift role?

In this role you will be performing a split of planned and reactive maintenance in a busy industrial environment, working on hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, conveyors, and drives for example, with internal shadowing given.

Founded nearly 40 years ago, this materials processing company are looking to continuously improve their site, grow their team and stay ahead in their field. Supplying nationwide, they are part of a larger group offering plenty of stability and job security.

This role would suit a mechanical Maintenance Engineer or Fitter from an industrial, manufacturing, ex-forces, or agricultural background, looking for a varied role where every day is different, within a company who will invest in them for the future.

Shift Patterns

• Dayshift – 6am – 2pm, Monday to Friday
• Backshift – 2pm – 11pm, Monday to Thursday, 6pm finish Friday
• Nightshift – 10pm – 6am, Sunday night to Friday morning

The Role:

• Performing PPM and RM on industrial machinery and equipment
• Working on hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, drives and related equipment
• Ongoing training given through shadowing on specialist machinery

The Person:

• Maintenance Engineer
• Industrial, Manufacturing, Ex-Forces, Plant, Agricultural or similar background
• Looking to work a 3-shift pattern, including permanent nights for initial 3 months

Reference number: BBBH28114

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.