Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Gold Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Edinburgh with a salary range of £37,000 - £40,000 per annum. The role involves maintaining large industrial mechanical equipment and fault finding on critical systems. Applicants should have a recognized engineering apprenticeship and must pass a DS Basic check. This position offers a diverse range of responsibilities and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

24 days holiday

Variable annual bonus based 5-15%

Pension Plan

Career Progression

Qualifications

• Recognised Mechanical/Engineering apprenticeship is required.
• Must be able to pass a DS Basic check.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service large industrial mechanical equipment.
• Undertake fault finding on critical systems.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and inspections.

Skills

Maintenance and servicing of mechanical equipment

Fault finding in complex systems

Planned preventative maintenance

Use of analytical test devices and tools

Education

Mechanical/Engineering apprenticeship

C&G, Scotvec (SVQ3) or equivalent

Job description

Overview / Location

Mechanical Engineer – Edinburgh. Salary £40,000 per annum.

Benefits

• Salary: £37,000 - £40,000 per annum
• 24 days holiday
• Variable annual bonus based 5-15%
• Pension Plan
• Career Progression

What the role entails

• Maintenance and minor works service covering a wide and varied range of mechanical equipment servicing large industrial units such as dual fired boilers and heating and ventilation distribution equipment.
• Undertake fault finding on complex medical gas systems, MTHW/LTHW pressure heating water systems, critical systems and equipment and pressurised steam systems.
• Use cause and effect analysis and detailed examination to gain a solution and use of all relevant drawings and schematics.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, inspections, commissioning and testing in accordance with published procedures; complete report sheets and test certificates as necessary and mark up any drawing alterations.
• Use of all relevant tools and equipment within safety guidelines, ensuring full compliance with organisational Guidelines and Controls (Risk Assessment, Site Safety, Fire Safety, Control of Infection and Hazardous Substances).
• Work involves analytical test devices, workshop fixed equipment, portable electrical equipment, welding equipment, emergency generators, medical gas equipment (patient use) suction units, geared drives.

Experience and qualifications

• Appropriately recognised Mechanical/Engineering apprenticeship.
• C&G, Scotvec (SVQ3), or equivalent.
• DS Basic check – ability to pass is essential.

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