Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Dayshift/Backshift

ZipRecruiter; Forfar; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturer in Forfar seeks a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for a days-based role. The successful candidate will be responsible for fault finding, planned and reactive maintenance, and enhancing machinery performance. Ideal candidates will have strong problem-solving abilities and relevant mechanical engineering qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing would be beneficial.
• Familiarity with pumps, conveyors, and gearbox maintenance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform fault finding and diagnostics during breakdowns.
• Work with planned maintenance systems and perform reactive maintenance.
• Modify and improve machinery and the plant.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Apprentice trained

Job description

Job Description

Our client is a small but growing manufacturer based in Forfar and is looking to add a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to their team. This is a days-based role, including Monday - Friday.

The Role:

• Fault finding and diagnostics in emergency breakdown or planned situations
• Working with a planned maintenance system and reactive maintenance
• Modification and improvement of machinery and the plant

The Candidate:

• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Apprentice trained, HNC or equivalent qualification in mechanical engineering
• Experience within manufacturing would be highly beneficial
• Pumps, conveyors, gearbox maintenance experience would be advantageous