Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - 4 DAY WEEK

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

Job summary

A forward-looking engineering firm is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their team in Helensburgh. The role entails performing proactive and reactive maintenance, troubleshooting engineering issues, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates should possess a time-served apprenticeship and have a good knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems. This position offers a competitive salary of £47,400 per annum and benefits including paid overtime and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

Production-based bonus scheme

Paid overtime at enhanced rates

Christmas shutdown every year

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline required.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems and electrical disciplines is highly desirable.

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 high standards of housekeeping and safety.

Skills

Knowledge of conveyors

Knowledge of gearboxes

Good physical fitness

Ability to interpret drawings

Multiskilled capability

Education

A time-served apprenticeship 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