Mechanical Engineer

Aspirare Recruitment; Irvine; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for a temp-to-perm opportunity in Prestwick or Irvine. This role offers competitive pay of £23.50/hr with overtime at 1.5x. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience in manufacturing and relevant NVQ certification. Responsibilities include equipment maintenance and fault diagnosis in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Temp-to-perm role

Rotating shifts

Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Maintenance Engineer in manufacturing environments.
• Qualified with Mechanical and/or Electrical NVQ or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and inspections on manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults efficiently.
• Assist Engineering Manager to maintain smooth plant operations.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime.

Skills

Maintenance Engineering

Electrical Fault Diagnosis

Mechanical Fault Diagnosis

Routine Maintenance

Education

Mechanical and/or Electrical NVQ or equivalent certification

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Engineer, Temp to Perm, Prestwick or Irvine, £23.50/hr + OT paid at 1.5x, 40 hrs/week

Join a leading manufacturing environment as a skilled Maintenance Engineer. This temp-to-perm opportunity offers a rotating shift pattern with overtime pay, working on essential equipment maintenance to keep operations running smoothly.

Benefits

• Competitive pay: £23.50 per hour
• Temp-to-perm role with an initial 13-week contract
• Standard 40-hour workweek with a 1-week rotating shift pattern
• Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate
• Work in modern facilities based in Prestwick or Irvine

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and inspections on manufacturing equipment
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults efficiently
• Assist Engineering Manager to maintain smooth plant operations
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Maintenance Engineer in FMCG, automated, or manufacturing environments
• Qualified with Mechanical and/or Electrical NVQ or equivalent certification

Ready to take your maintenance engineering career to the next level?

Apply now to secure a temp-to-perm role with competitive pay, rotating shifts, and opportunities to work in a fast-paced, automated manufacturing environment.

Note: Only applicants with the right to work in the UK will be considered. We do not provide work visas; this must be handled before applying