Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - 4 DAY WEEK

ZipRecruiter; Erskine; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Erskine is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their dedicated team. Responsibilities include performing maintenance to minimize downtime, supporting production teams during breakdowns, and ensuring safety standards are met. The ideal candidate will have a time-served apprenticeship and knowledge of mechanical systems. The role offers an annual salary of £47,400, paid overtime, and a production-based bonus scheme.

Benefits

Paid overtime at enhanced rates

Production-based bonus scheme

Christmas shutdown every year

Qualifications

• Good physical fitness due to the manual aspects of the role.
• Familiarity with PLCs, controls, and drives is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform proactive and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Support production teams by addressing breakdowns quickly.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping and safety.

Skills

Knowledge of conveyors, gearboxes, motors

Ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues

Multiskilled capability across mechanical and electrical disciplines

Ability to interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic drawings

Education

Time-served apprenticeship in an engineering discipline

Job description

Job Description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Back Shift

Salary: 47,400 per annum

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our clients dedicated engineering team. This role offers long-term stability within a well-established and forward-looking business that is currently investing in significant machinery and systems upgrades.

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.
• 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.
• Good physical fitness due to the manual aspects of the role.
• 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.

Benefits

• 47,400 annual salary (inclusive of flexibility allowance and shift pay).
• Paid overtime at enhanced rates.
• Production-based bonus scheme.
• Christmas shutdown every year - ensuring time off during the festive period.