Mechanical Engineer

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; Scotland; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is looking for experienced Mechanical Engineers to join their team in Fife, Scotland. The role involves planned and reactive maintenance of various machinery, offering a competitive salary between £47,000 and £50,000. Ideal candidates have a Level 3 mechanical qualification and strong communication skills. This position provides excellent career progression opportunities in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

30% shift allowance

Overtime opportunities

Employee benefits and discounts portal

Excellent development and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a mechanical maintenance role.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Familiarity with CNC machinery is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive mechanical maintenance.
• Minimize downtime through rapid fault-finding.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor equipment performance.

Skills

Time-served Mechanical Engineer

Strong communication skills in English

Team player with decision-making skills

Attention to detail

Education

Minimum Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

MHE experience/qualifications

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Engineers – Fife, Scotland - £47,000-£50,000 basic - 4 on / 4 off shifts

The Job: An excellent opportunity has arisen for experienced Mechanical Engineers to join a market-leading UK manufacturing business. With two well-established production sites located close together in Fife, this company offers a dynamic working environment, genuine career progression, and the chance to work on a wide variety of machinery and systems. You will be part of a large, supportive engineering team that plays a key role in keeping production running efficiently across both sites.

Responsibilities

• Planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across a range of machinery
• Rapid fault-finding to minimise downtime and support production
• Planned preventative maintenance and lubrication schedules
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives
• Assisting with spare parts management and external contractors
• Monitoring equipment performance and liaising with operations teams
• Working on a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern (days and nights)

Qualifications

• Time-served Mechanical Engineer with minimum Level 3 qualification
• 18th Edition desirable but not essential
• CMMS experience highly advantageous
• MHE experience/qualifications beneficial
• Strong communication skills in English (spoken & written)
• A team player with good decision-making skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Applicants from a range of mechanical backgrounds will be considered, including ex-Forces engineers, CNC machinists looking to progress, or candidates from manufacturing/FMCG environments

The Package

• Salary £47,000 – £50,000 DOE
• 30% shift allowance
• Overtime opportunities
• Employee benefits and discounts portal
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Excellent development and progression opportunities

How to Apply

Please email your CV to Rebekah Shields, Global Recruitment Managing Director, [e-mail].

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