Mechanical Engineer

Stafffinders; Port Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a team in Port Glasgow. The role involves maintaining and optimising machinery in a fast-paced environment, ensuring reliability and performance. Ideal candidates should have a mechanical engineering qualification and substantial experience in maintenance, particularly within food production or FMCG sectors. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £48,000.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintenance engineering, preferably in food production or FMCG.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics is critical.
• Ability to respond quickly to machinery breakdowns.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance on equipment to minimise downtime.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical issues in collaboration with production.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Preventive maintenance systems

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Mechanical engineering qualification (HND or degree)

Job description

Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer looking for your next career move?

We're seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our client's team in Inverclyde. You'll be responsible for maintaining and optimising machinery across a fast-moving operation, ensuring smooth and reliable performance.

If you bring solid engineering expertise and a proactive approach, this could be the role for you.

What you will get in your new role

• Competitive up to £48,000

Responsibilities in your new role as Mechanical Engineer

In this role, you will carry out routine maintenance on equipment to minimise downtime and respond quickly to breakdowns to keep production running efficiently. Working closely with the production team, you'll diagnose and resolve mechanical issues while ensuring all work meets strict health, safety and food hygiene standards.

You'll also maintain accurate maintenance records and play an active role in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance equipment performance and reliability.

Your personality, experience, and qualifications

We are looking for someone with a Mechanical engineering qualification (HND or degree level) and proven experience in maintenance engineering, ideally within a food production or FMCG setting. You should possess strong knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics, coupled with the ability to work effectively under pressure and respond quickly to machinery breakdowns.

Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with preventive maintenance systems are essential for success in this role.

Apply now!

Please send us an up-to-date copy of your CV, by clicking the Apply button. This position is only available to applicants who have immediate Right to Work in the UK and you will be required to provide evidence of such upon request. Also required are up-to-date contact details for at least 2 references.