Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - 4 DAY WEEK

Escape Recruitment Services; Erskine; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the engineering sector is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for a back shift role. The position involves proactive and reactive maintenance to minimize downtime and troubleshoot mechanical issues while ensuring safety and cleanliness. The ideal candidate will have a relevant apprenticeship and strong knowledge in mechanical systems. The role offers a competitive annual salary of £47,400 along with benefits such as paid overtime and a Christmas shutdown.

Benefits

Paid overtime at enhanced rates

Production-based bonus scheme

Christmas shutdown each year

Qualifications

• Good physical fitness due to 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.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical engineering issues.
• Maintain a high standard of safety and housekeeping.

Skills

Knowledge of conveyors

Gearboxes

Motors

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Mechanical drive systems

Ability to interpret electrical drawings

Multiskilled capability across electrical and mechanical disciplines

Education

Time-served apprenticeship in engineering discipline

Job description

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

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.