Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Days)

Isaac Gracie; Lochgelly; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Generous holiday entitlement

Employee benefits package

Ongoing training and development

Long-term career prospects

Job summary

Isaac Gracie in Fife is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to maintain and improve a wide range of manufacturing equipment while driving reliability, implementing preventative maintenance and supporting continuous improvement within the business.

This permanent, day-shift role (4 on / 4 off, 6:00am–6:00pm) offers an on-site position with the opportunity to influence maintenance strategy and plant performance within a growing Scottish manufacturing business.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship or mechanical qualification.
• Strong mechanical maintenance and fault-finding experience.
• Experience with conveyors, pumps, motors, bearings, gearboxes, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Experience carrying out preventative maintenance programmes.
• Basic electrical fault-finding skills would be advantageous.
• Experience using a CMMS or maintenance management system.
• Proactive approach with continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong commitment to safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) across manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults, minimising production downtime.
• Fault-find and repair mechanical systems including bearings, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, motors, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Assist with basic electrical fault finding as part of a multi-skilled team.
• Support equipment upgrades, installations and commissioning activities.
• Contribute towards continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, efficiency and plant performance.
• Identify root causes of recurring failures and recommend permanent solutions.
• Ensure maintenance activity is accurately recorded using the CMMS.
• Maintain high standards of health & safety and engineering compliance.
• Participate in the on-call rota.

Skills

Time-served apprenticeship

Mechanical maintenance

Fault-finding

Conveyors

Pumps

Motors

Bearings

Gearboxes

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Preventative maintenance

Electrical fault-finding (basic)

CMMS

Continuous improvement

Communication skills

Problem solving

Safe working practices

Education

Mechanical Engineering qualification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Days)

Location: Fife

Salary: £48,000 – £50,000

Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off Days (6:00am – 6:00pm) plus one week in four on-call

An exciting opportunity to help shape the future of engineering

Our client is a well-established Scottish manufacturer entering an exciting period of investment, growth and operational improvement.

As part of this journey, they are strengthening their engineering function and are looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to play a key role in improving equipment reliability, driving continuous improvement and supporting the development of a proactive maintenance culture.

This is an opportunity to join a business where engineering is valued, investment is ongoing and you'll have genuine input into improving plant performance rather than simply responding to breakdowns.

The Role

Working as part of an expanding engineering team, you'll be responsible for maintaining and improving a wide range of manufacturing and production equipment while contributing towards projects focused on reliability, efficiency and continuous improvement.

Alongside planned and reactive maintenance, you'll play an active role in developing engineering standards, improving maintenance systems and supporting new equipment installation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults, minimising production downtime.
• Fault‑find and repair mechanical systems including bearings, gearboxes, chains, belts, conveyors, pumps, motors, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Assist with basic electrical fault finding as part of a multi‑skilled engineering team.
• Support equipment upgrades, installations and commissioning activities.
• Contribute towards continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, efficiency and plant performance.
• Identify root causes of recurring failures and recommend permanent engineering solutions.
• Ensure all maintenance activity is accurately recorded using the CMMS system.
• Maintain the highest standards of health & safety, food safety (where applicable) and engineering compliance.
• Participate in the on‑call rota.

About You

We're keen to speak with experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineers from manufacturing, FMCG or other fast‑paced production environments.

You will ideally have:

• Time‑served apprenticeship or recognised Mechanical Engineering qualification.
• Strong mechanical maintenance and fault‑finding experience.
• Experience working with conveyors, pumps, motors, bearings, gearboxes, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Experience carrying out preventative maintenance programmes.
• Basic electrical fault‑finding skills would be advantageous.
• Experience using a CMMS or maintenance management system.
• A proactive approach with a genuine interest in continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
• A strong commitment to safe working practices.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £48,000 – £50,000.
• Permanent full‑time position.
• 4 on / 4 off day shift pattern.
• Company pension.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Employee benefits package.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Genuine opportunities to influence engineering standards and maintenance strategy.
• Long‑term career prospects within a growing and forward‑thinking manufacturing business.

Interested?

If you're looking to join a business that is investing in its people, equipment and engineering capability, we'd welcome the opportunity to discuss this role with you in confidence.