Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – Production Equipment

Amcor Limited; Stevenston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Amcor in Stevenston, Scotland, seeks a skilled Maintenance Engineer to support the Engineering team. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, safeguarding production reliability, and improving asset care across the site.

You will work with operators and other trades, develop SOPs, and contribute to safety and continuous improvement initiatives. An apprenticeship and HNC in Mechanical Engineering are required.

Qualifications

• A strong background in mechanical engineering within a production/manufacturing maintenance environment is essential.
• Apprenticeship in a mechanical discipline and an HNC in Mechanical Engineering are required.
• Multi-skilled engineering experience is desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to analyse system failures and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Ability to self-manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• Strong focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Strong root cause analysis and troubleshooting skills.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to use metrics to guide decisions.
• Proficient in project scheduling and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Managing safety improvements and closing out hazards across the department.
• Improving machine reliability and contributing to KPI improvements.
• Developing PPM documentation for each asset in the department.
• Performing routine and preventive maintenance with the Engineering team.
• Tracking adherence to PPM schedules and timely inspections.
• Closing out mechanical defects and maintaining records of repairs.
• Reviewing obsolescence of parts to extend machine life.
• Troubleshooting routine failures and implementing corrective solutions.
• Supporting capital projects and cost-saving ideas.
• Collaborating with other trades to complete tasks.
• Developing guides and SOPs for machine tasks.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Self-management

Data-driven mindset

Metrics for decision making

Project scheduling

Education

Apprenticeship in mechanical discipline

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Amcor in Stevenston, Scotland, seeks a skilled Maintenance Engineer to support the Engineering team. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, safeguarding production reliability, and improving asset care across the site.

You will work with operators and other trades, develop SOPs, and contribute to safety and continuous improvement initiatives. An apprenticeship and HNC in Mechanical Engineering are required.