Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Partnership Recruiting; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Professional development opportunities

Supportive and collaborative work envt

Job summary

Partnership Recruiting is seeking a fully qualified mechanical fitter for a well-established manufacturing client in East Lothian. The role requires on-site work in a high-output environment, independent shift work, and collaboration within a safety-focused maintenance team.

The ideal candidate will have heavy industrial experience, strong fault-finding skills, and a proactive approach to reliability and efficiency improvements.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified mechanical fitter with relevant certification.
• Experience in heavy mechanical / industrial environments.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and safety-focused.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficient with maintenance IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to reduce downtime and support production continuity.
• Diagnose faults, repair and replace defective mechanical components.
• Record maintenance activities accurately using internal IT systems.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and support overhauls during scheduled downtime periods.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and maintenance team meetings.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety procedures, including work permits.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and other departments to support business objectives.
• Engage in special engineering projects or upgrades as required.

Education

Fully qualified mechanical fitter (certification essential)

Job description

Partnership Recruiting is currently seeking experienced Maintenance Fitter’s on behalf of a well-established manufacturing client in East Lothian. We're looking for hands‑on professionals with a strong mechanical background, proven fault‑finding ability, and a proactive approach to maintenance in a high‑output environment. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified fitter with experience in heavy industry, capable of working independently on shift and contributing to a collaborative, safety‑focused maintenance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business with ongoing investment and a clear focus on reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to reduce downtime and support production continuity.
• Diagnose faults, repair and replace defective mechanical components.
• Record maintenance activities accurately using internal IT systems.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and support overhauls during scheduled downtime periods.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and maintenance team meetings.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety procedures, including work permits.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and other departments to support business objectives.
• Engage in special engineering projects or upgrades as required.

Candidate Profile

• Fully qualified mechanical fitter (relevant certification essential).
• Experience working in a heavy mechanical or industrial environment is required.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a focus on delivering high-quality work.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Comfortable using maintenance-related IT systems and tools.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and safety-conscious.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Opportunities for professional development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Involvement in a company with continued investment and growth