Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - 4 DAY WEEK

ZipRecruiter; Dumbarton; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial company in Dumbarton is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support production by performing maintenance and resolving breakdowns quickly. Candidates should possess a time-served apprenticeship and have experience with heavy industrial machinery in a fast-paced environment. The role offers a competitive salary, paid overtime, and various benefits, including shutdown periods during Christmas and July.

Benefits

Production-based bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Paid overtime at enhanced rates

Qualifications

• Must have a time-served apprenticeship or equivalent in engineering.
• Experience in fast-paced production environment is crucial.
• Must be physically fit due to manual nature of work.

Responsibilities

• Perform proactive and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Support production teams by quickly resolving breakdowns.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical engineering issues.

Skills

Ability to perform proactive and reactive maintenance

Experience with heavy industrial machinery

Strong literacy and numeracy skills

Good physical fitness

Knowledge of conveyors and mechanical drive systems

Education

Time-served apprenticeship in an engineering discipline

Tools

Knowledge of PLCs and controls

Job description

Job Description

Key Details

• Salary: 47,400 per annum (inclusive of allowances)
• Hours: 4 x 10-hour shifts per week, Monday to Thursday, 11:20 - 21:50
• Christmas Shutdown: Every year, with annual leave days protected

The Role

• Perform proactive and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Support production teams by addressing breakdowns quickly and effectively.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical engineering issues.
• Work safely, both independently and as part of a team.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping and safety at all times.

What We\'re Looking For

• A time-served apprenticeship (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline.
• Experience with heavy industrial machinery in a fast-paced production environment.
• Good physical fitness due to the manual aspects of the role.
• Strong literacy, numeracy, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of conveyors, gearboxes, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical drive systems.
• Multiskilled capability across mechanical and electrical disciplines (highly desirable).
• Familiarity with PLCs, controls, and drives (advantageous).
• Ability to interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic drawings.
• Previous sawmilling experience (very desirable).

Benefits

• 47,400 annual salary (inclusive of flexibility allowance and shift pay).
• Paid overtime at enhanced rates.
• Pension scheme.
• Production-based bonus scheme.
• Two-week July maintenance shutdown (all engineering staff required to work day shift with overtime during this period; no annual leave permitted).
• Christmas shutdown every year - ensuring time off during the festive period.