Medical Device Mechanical Engineer - Maintenance & Downtime

ENTRUST PEOPLE LIMITED; Livingston; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Entrust Resource Solutions is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer on a fixed‑term contract basis in Livingston, to sustain and improve production equipment. The role involves diagnosing faults, performing preventative maintenance and supporting projects to enhance reliability and reduce downtime.

You will work closely with Engineering and Manufacturing teams, interpreting technical drawings, recording documentation and contributing to continuous improvement while adhering to health,

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Strong practical mechanical engineering experience within an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in fault finding, root cause analysis and preventive maintenance.
• Experience of equipment modifications, installations and improvements.
• Confidence interpreting mechanical drawings and technical documentation.
• A practical approach to problem solving with ability to work independently and across teams.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical faults, identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Carry out planned and preventative maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Support equipment installations, modifications and upgrades.
• Troubleshoot systems including vacuum pumps, steam, compressed air and pneumatics.
• Interpret technical drawings and maintain engineering documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects and support training for manufacturing staff.
• Ensure work meets health, safety, quality and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Fault finding

Root cause analysis

Preventive maintenance

Equipment installations

Interpreting drawings

Independent work

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Entrust Resource Solutions is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer on a fixed‑term contract basis in Livingston, to sustain and improve production equipment. The role involves diagnosing faults, performing preventative maintenance and supporting projects to enhance reliability and reduce downtime.

You will work closely with Engineering and Manufacturing teams, interpreting technical drawings, recording documentation and contributing to continuous improvement while adhering to health,