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

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

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturing business in Fife, Scotland, is seeking experienced Mechanical Engineers for a dynamic role offering a salary of £47,000 – £50,000 DOE. You will perform mechanical maintenance, fault-finding, and support continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate should have a Level 3 qualification, strong communication skills, and experience in a fast-paced environment. Excellent development opportunities await.

Benefits

30% shift allowance

Overtime opportunities

Employee benefits and discounts portal

Salary sacrifice schemes

Excellent development and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced Mechanical Engineer.
• Must have a Level 3 qualification.
• Communication skills in English required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and reactive mechanical maintenance.
• Perform rapid fault-finding.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Time-served Mechanical Engineer

Strong communication skills in English

Team player

Good decision-making skills

Attention to detail

Comfortable in fast-paced environments

Education

Minimum Level 3 qualification

18th Edition (desirable)

Tools

CMMS experience

MHE experience/qualifications

Job description

Mechanical Engineers – Fife, Scotland

£47,000 – £50,000 DOE

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. This is a fantastic chance to join a stable and well-invested business with an excellent reputation and strong team culture.

Key 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)

The Candidate

• 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

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