Mechanical Engineer

Search Consultancy LTD; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a full-time Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in Scotland. You will join a supportive engineering team to enhance production reliability through effective maintenance of equipment and machinery. Responsibilities include carrying out repairs, supporting equipment installations, and collaborating with production teams. Ideal candidates have mechanical qualifications and a proactive approach to safety. Competitive salary and opportunities for skill development are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Stable role

Opportunities for skill development

Qualifications

• Experience working within a manufacturing or industrial engineering environment.
• Ability to work independently when required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day repairs and maintenance on production machinery.
• Support installation and optimisation of new equipment.
• Collaborate with production teams to maintain safe operations.
• Assist with ongoing engineering projects.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive and safety-focused approach

Education

Recognised mechanical qualifications or equivalent experience

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

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

The Role

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

We're Looking For

• Experience working within a manufacturing or industrial engineering environment.
• Recognised mechanical qualifications or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Confident mechanical fault-finding skills and the ability to work independently when required.
• A proactive, safety-focused approach to maintenance and problem solving.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with colleagues across engineering and production.

What's In It For You

• Competitive salary aligned with experience and responsibilities.
• Stable 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 full-time Mechanical Maintenance Engineer role with an ASAP start, apply now or get in touch to learn more.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.