Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - 4 DAY WEEK

Escape; Erskine; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Scotland is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for back shift work. This role involves proactive and reactive maintenance to minimize downtime and support production teams. The ideal candidate should have a time-served apprenticeship in engineering, good physical fitness, and skills in mechanical troubleshooting. A competitive salary of £47,400 and benefits such as paid overtime and a Christmas shutdown are included.

Benefits

Paid overtime at enhanced rates

Production-based bonus scheme

Christmas shutdown every year

Qualifications

• Good physical fitness for manual tasks.
• Multiskilled across mechanical and electrical disciplines is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with PLCs and drive systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform proactive and reactive maintenance.
• Support production teams with quick resolutions to breakdowns.
• Maintain housekeeping and safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Health and safety

Electrical knowledge

Education

Time-served apprenticeship (or equivalent) in engineering

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Back Shift. Salary: £47,400 per annum. We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our client's 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

Responsibilities

• 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