Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

CV Technical; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Kirkcaldy is looking for a motivated Mechanical Maintenance Engineer. The role involves supporting production with planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring the facility runs smoothly. Ideal candidates will have a time-served apprenticeship and 3-5 years of practical experience in a heavy industry setting. A comprehensive training program and a supportive team environment await the successful candidate.

Benefits

Bonus

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of practical experience in heavy industry.
• Experience in a process-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of basic electrical faults is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit a sound Health & Safety work ethic at all times.
• Carry out routine maintenance tasks on Site Services.
• Fault find & rectify mechanical & basic electrical faults.

Skills

Mechanical engineering practices

Health & Safety work ethic

Fault finding & rectifying mechanical faults

Education

Time served (apprenticeship) mechanical/maintenance engineer

Tools

COMPEX certification

Job description

Overview

MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER – KIRKCALDY – 3 SHIFT – £43,000 + BONUS

We are looking for a motivated mechanical maintenance engineer to join a market leading manufacturing company in their respective field. You will be a key member in ensuring the production facility is kept running. You will be involved in all aspects of planned and reactive maintenance within their operation. With progressive training and development this company is always looking to enhance its employees and their skill sets, whilst additionally being supported by a welcoming team of engineers. The position will appeal to a strong engineer looking for their next challenging role within in a secure and stable company.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit a sound Health & Safety work ethic at all times.
• Use knowledge and experience of sound engineering practices within a modern production environment to offer front line maintenance support to all production departments daily.
• Carry out PPM activities across the site as required.
• Carry out routine maintenance tasks on Site Services. (Compressed Air Systems. HPHW Systems, Package Boilers, Cooling Towers and Refrigeration Plant).
• Fault find & rectify mechanical & basic electrical faults in a modern production environment to include conveying systems, couplings, bearings, motors and gearboxes.
• Experience with HPHW/Steam boilers may be advantageous. Be involved in process improvement projects designed to reduce downtime & improve departmental efficiencies.

Skills and Qualifications

• Time served (apprenticeship) mechanical/maintenance engineer
• 3-5 years' practical experience
• Process oriented environment
• Heavy industry experience
• COMPEX certification (advantageous)

Application

In return for your commitment my client offers a stable and secure career for a technically motivated engineer. If you feel this is of interest, please call Jordan Hindhaugh for a confidential discussion on (phone number removed), alternatively you can email for further details on