Maintenance Technician

Ashby Finance; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashby Finance in Glenrothes is looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician to join its engineering team. This role involves performing planned and reactive maintenance, supporting equipment reliability improvements, and collaborating to reduce waste. Candidates should possess an ONC/HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and have strong knowledge of maintenance techniques and Health & Safety standards. A background in manufacturing or engineering along with effective communication skills is essential. The position offers a permanent contract with double day shifts.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Good working knowledge of maintenance techniques and equipment reliability.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment.
• Support equipment reliability improvements through planned maintenance.
• Identify root causes of unplanned downtime.
• Complete planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Share technical knowledge with colleagues.
• Assist with identifying equipment faults and corrective actions.
• Contribute to improving maintenance systems and procedures.
• Design and implement minor equipment improvements.
• Support Health & Safety standards in manufacturing.
• Work collaboratively with the engineering team.

Skills

Maintenance techniques

CNC machinery experience

PLCs knowledge

Hydraulics knowledge

Communication skills

Health & Safety understanding

Education

ONC/HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Role Summary

An excellent opportunity is available for a Maintenance Technician to join a leading engineering and manufacturing environment supporting the production of high‑quality industrial equipment.

Salary

Dependent on experience.

Location

Glenrothes

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Double Days – 6am‑2pm & 2pm‑10pm

Role & Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment and maintenance techniques
• Support equipment reliability improvements through planned maintenance activities
• Identify and eliminate root causes of unplanned downtime
• Complete planned and reactive maintenance activities to a high standard
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to reduce waste
• Share technical knowledge and information with colleagues across the business
• Assist with identifying common equipment faults and implementing corrective actions
• Contribute to improving maintenance systems, procedures, and work standards
• Design and implement minor equipment improvements where required
• Support Health & Safety standards within the manufacturing environment
• Work collaboratively within the engineering team to ensure operational efficiency
• The Maintenance Technician will support ongoing production performance through effective maintenance activities

Requirements Of The Role

• ONC/HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Previous experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Previous experience working on CNC machinery, with PLCs or with hydraulics would be advantageous
• Good working knowledge of maintenance techniques and equipment reliability
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety requirements
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Enthusiastic approach with willingness to learn and develop
• acThe successful Maintenance Technician will demonstrate strong technical and organisational skills
• Experience supporting continuous improvement activities is highly desirable
• The Maintenance Technician should be capable of working independently and collaboratively