Maintenance Mechanical Engineer in Glasgow

Energy Jobline ZR; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Glasgow is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanical Engineer to join their team. The successful candidate will maintain production equipment in a busy environment, contributing to high operational standards. Ideal applicants will possess an ONC in Mechanical Engineering and have experience in medium to heavy engineering. The role requires adherence to health and safety practices and the ability to work shifts. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum ONC level qualification in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Experience in medium to heavy engineering.
• Familiarity with the newspaper industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all production equipment is maintained to manufacturer's standards.
• Carry out planned maintenance tasks.
• Perform diagnostic work and reactive resolutions.
• Analyze machine performance data and maintain records.
• Support maintenance of Site Facilities.
• Collaborate with colleagues for problem-solving.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering knowledge

Health and safety awareness

Initiative in problem-solving

Education

ONC level qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

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Overview – Job Description

Job Description Maintenance Mechanical Engineer

Application Deadline: 19 November 2025

Department: Print Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Cambuslang

Compensation: GBP 45,000 / month

Description:
The Herald & Times Group operate some of Scotland's best-loved media brands, reaching an audience of over 2.5 million adults every month via our market-leading platforms, including The Herald, Scottish Farmer, The and Glasgow Times.

We are actively seeking a highly experienced Maintenance Mechanical Engineer to work in our busy multi-disciplined maintenance department located within our flagship Print Centre outside Glasgow.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the key focus of this busy role will be to ensure all production equipment is maintained and is capable of operating within the manufacturer's set standards.
• Carrying out planned maintenance tasks to agreed standards and procedures
• Diagnostic work and reactive resolution, ensuring that all press and mailroom equipment efficiency is maximised.
• Analysis of machine performance data and updating of maintenance records
• Supporting the maintenance of Site Facilities
• Working closely with colleagues to support problem-solving and root cause analysis

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

To be considered, you should have a minimum of an ONC level qualification in Mechanical Engineering. Additionally, you should have time served experience with a medium to heavy engineering background, and knowledge of the newspaper industry would be desirable.

A good awareness of health and safety procedures is essential, as is the ability to use your own initiative to identify faults.

There is a requirement for the role to work a rotational shift pattern covering dayshift, backshift and nightshift; however, the remuneration package reflects both the role and the commitment required to succeed.

How to apply

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