Maintenance Technician | Immediate Start in Fast Factory

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

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