Maintenance Technician

MTrec Limited; Dalkeith; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Permanent contract

Employee Assistance Programme

Death in Service Benefit X3

Healthcare initiatives

On-site parking

Company pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

MTrec Technical are proudly representing a leading engineering and manufacturing business based in Dalkeith, as they seek to appoint an experienced Maintenance Technician to their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, providing hands-on engineering support across all departments.

You'll play a vital role in maximising equipment performance, supporting continuous improvement projects, and contributing to the overall reliability and

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (Electrical preferred).
• Recognised time-served apprenticeship.
• Proven maintenance experience in a factory/manufacturing environment (essential).
• Post-apprenticeship experience in a similar role (desirable).
• Knowledge of Motors, drives, PLCs, gearboxes, transmissions.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency breakdown support to production machinery.
• Conduct regular planned maintenance as per the maintenance schedule.
• Support the UK Engineering Manager with engineering projects, including design, specification, purchasing, and installation.
• Carry out mechanical and electrical repairs across a wide range of production and support equipment.
• Monitor equipment performance, identifying and resolving recurring issues.
• Maintain accurate records for all maintenance activities.
• Assist with external contractors and service engineers, ensuring adherence to safety standards.
• Ensure all work aligns with company Health & Safety, ISO 14001, and industry compliance standards.
• Take part in initiatives to improve downtime, efficiency, health and safety, and hygiene.
• Maintain a clean, organised and hazard-free work environment.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Time-served apprenticeship

Maintenance experience

Motors & drives

PLCs

Education

Recognised time-served apprenticeship

Job description

The Rewards and Benefits on Offer:

• Full-time, permanent contract from day one


• Immediate start available


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Death in Service Benefit X3


• Healthcare initiatives


• Work with blue chip organisations and clients


• Free on-site parking


• Company sick pay


• Ongoing training and development opportunities


• Company pension scheme


• Holiday entitlement plus statutory holidays

MTrec's New Job Opportunity:

MTrec Technical are proudly representing a leading engineering and manufacturing business based in Dalkeith, as they seek to appoint an experienced Maintenance Technician to their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, providing hands-on engineering support across all departments. You'll play a vital role in maximising equipment performance, supporting continuous improvement projects, and contributing to the overall reliability and efficiency of site operations.

The Job You Will Do:

• Provide emergency breakdown support to production machinery and equipment


• Conduct regular planned maintenance as per the maintenance schedule


• Support the UK Engineering Manager with engineering projects, including design, specification, purchasing, and installation


• Carry out mechanical and electrical repairs across a wide range of production and support equipment


• Monitor equipment performance, identifying and resolving recurring issues


• Maintain accurate records for all maintenance activities


• Assist with external contractors and service engineers, ensuring adherence to safety standards


• Ensure all work aligns with company Health & Safety, ISO 14001, and industry compliance standards


• Take part in initiatives to improve downtime, efficiency, health and safety, and hygiene


• Maintain a clean, organised and hazard-free work environment

About You:

• Qualifications in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (Electrical preferred)


• Recognised time-served apprenticeship


• Proven maintenance experience in a factory/manufacturing environment (essential)


• Post-apprenticeship experience in a similar role (desirable)

• KnowledgeofMotors, drives, PLCs, gearboxes, transmissions


• Strong team player with a proactive attitude


• Excellent initiative and problem-solving skills