Mechanical Engineer

Search Consultancy LTD; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a supportive engineering team in Edinburgh. This role offers a full-time position responsible for maintaining production machinery, supporting the installation of new equipment, and contributing to ongoing projects. The ideal candidate will have proven fault-finding skills and recognized electrical qualifications. This job promises a competitive salary and opportunities for skill development in a stable manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Skill development opportunities

Stable work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial engineering environment.
• Strong fault-finding skills and confidence working independently.
• Proactive approach to maintenance and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day repairs and maintenance on production machinery.
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams.

Skills

Fault finding

Safety-focused maintenance

Collaboration with production teams

Education

Recognised electrical qualifications or equivalent

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Join a supportive engineering team where your expertise will directly improve production reliability. This full-time Electrical Maintenance Engineer role offers stability, development, and the chance to make a real impact across a busy manufacturing environment.

The Role

• Carry out day-to-day repairs, fault finding, and preventative and reactive maintenance on production machinery and associated equipment.
• Support the installation and commissioning of new equipment across the site.
• Work closely with the Engineering Manager and collaborate with production teams to maintain safe, efficient operations.
• Use electrical tools, diagnostic equipment, and maintenance systems to complete tasks accurately.
• Contribute to ongoing engineering projects and continuous improvement activity.

We're Looking For

• Experience within a manufacturing or industrial engineering environment.
• Recognised electrical qualifications or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong fault-finding skills and confidence working independently when required.
• A proactive, safety-focused approach to maintenance and problem solving.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues across engineering and production.

What's In It For You

• Competitive salary aligned with experience and responsibilities.
• Stable, full-time role within a well-established manufacturing engineering environment.
• Opportunities to broaden your skills through varied maintenance tasks and project involvement.

If you're ready to step into a new Electrical Maintenance Engineer role with an ASAP start, apply now or get in touch to learn more.

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