Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Ambitek Limited; Chirnside; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A medium-sized engineering firm in Scotland is seeking a mechanical maintenance engineer to conduct planned preventative and breakdown maintenance. The ideal candidate will diagnose mechanical faults on various equipment, contribute to performance improvements, and ensure health and safety standards. This role features a 5-shift pattern with an on-call requirement. Interested candidates should forward their CV in Word format.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical maintenance engineering required.
• Must be proactive in preventing equipment failures.
• Ability to work to deadlines and under departmental KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance activities as scheduled.
• Attend and repair breakdowns as required.
• Report daily work activities via shift report.

Skills

Mechanical fault diagnosis

Preventative maintenance

Problem-solving skills

Proactive approach to equipment failures

Health and safety compliance

Job description

Our client is a medium sized engineering firm who are looking to recruit a mechanical maintenance engineer to join the team.

Main Purpose

Working as part of a team, you will carry out planned preventative maintenance, along with working on breakdown maintenance. You will be required to diagnose mechanical faults on a range of equipment associated with production and site services and carry out improvements and project work.

Follow up with shift report and MX system.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance activities as scheduled by the maintenance supervisors via MX
• Attend and repair breakdowns as required and report all actions carried out and any further actions required
• Report in a comprehensive manner all work activities carried out on a daily/shift basis via shift report and Mx / handovers.
• Be proactive in preventing equipment failures and improving overall equipment performance by generating and implementing ideas and modifications
• Provide a service that meets agreed service levels, including minimising downtime and communicating effectively with relevant personnel
• Provide a service that meets standards, whilst maintaining housekeeping and personal hygiene standards.
• Maintain and help improve health and safety standards and ensure that staff work in a safe environment by eliminating, minimising and controlling risks to themselves and others
• Cooperate with contractors and as far as possible, ensure their adherence to site rules, health and safety and standards
• Undertake training as required to enhance the individual's skills and knowledge further so that the level of support to the frontline operations remains effective and efficient
• Support others in the team if required so that they are able to carry out their expected work duties to the required standards
• Identify performance issues and implement appropriate solutions through the use of problem‑solving skills, tools and techniques
• Must be able to work to agreed deadlines where necessary
• Must be willing to work under the guidance of departmental and site KPIs to maximise business performance

Personal Responsibilities

Health & Safety

1. To follow all site rules and responsibilities under the company's Health & Safety at Work Policy.
2. To ensure you use all equipment onsite correctly and it is properly maintained.
3. Report any safety infringement and ensure any health and safety issues/suggestions are forwarded to the Health and Safety Officer.
4. To know the locations of emergency exits and practice correct evacuation procedures.
5. Ensure the correct handling procedures for lifting and potentially hazardous products are followed.
6. Operatives must be aware of waste separation and recycling requirements.
7. To carry out all duties in accordance with the Company's policy on Health & Safety, wearing protective clothing/equipment supplied at all times.
8. To be able to work to work permits and Take 5s.

Shift Maintenance Technician

5 shift pattern across days and nights – working an average of 33.6 hours per week, paid for 44.83 hours per week. On‑call requirement built into shift pattern: the requirement for those days/nights is to be available between the hours of 7–8 (1 hour window) to take a call‑out – if not called out the day/night is yours!

To apply please forward your CV in Word format.