Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Dumbarton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training

Overtime

Long-term development

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited is seeking a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer in Dumbarton to maintain heavy industrial machinery within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will handle planned and reactive maintenance, focusing on reducing downtime and keeping production running smoothly.

The role offers in-house training, overtime opportunities, and a route to long-term development, with a 4-day working pattern (4 x 10-hour shifts).

Qualifications

• Experience working on heavy industrial machinery or in a manufacturing environment.
• Apprenticeship-trained or experienced in a fast-paced manufacturing/industrial setting.
• Able to commute to Dumbarton and work a 4-day week with overtime.
• Strong troubleshooting and mechanical/electrical knowledge is essential.

Responsibilities

• Planned and reactive maintenance on heavy industrial production machinery.
• Work on conveyors, gearboxes, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics and drive systems.
• Troubleshoot engineering issues and support production to minimise downtime.

Skills

Heavy industrial machinery

Manufacturing environment

Maintenance engineering

Troubleshooting

Education

Apprenticeship-trained

Tools

Conveyors

Gears & motors

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Mechanical drawings

Job description

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

40,000 - 43,000 + OTE 53,000 + Overtime + Training + Bonus

Dumbarton

Are you a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Engineer or similar with experience working on heavy industrial machinery or in a manufacturing environment looking to join a successful family-run business offering in-house training, overtime, and long-term development?

On offer is the opportunity to join a long-standing sawmill and timber manufacturing business that is investing in machinery and systems upgrades to support future growth. You will work as part of a close-knit engineering team within a fast-paced production environment, receiving in-house training while supporting the reliability and performance of heavy industrial machinery.

In this varied role, you will carry out a mix of planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs across conveyors, gearboxes, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and production machinery. You will troubleshoot engineering issues, support production to minimise downtime, work from mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic drawings, and help maintain safe working practices across the site.

This role would suit a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer or someone from an apprenticeship trained engineering background who is looking for a 4-day working week, overtime, in-house training, and the chance to develop within a stable manufacturing environment.

The Role:

• Planned and reactive maintenance on heavy industrial production machinery
• Working on conveyors, gearboxes, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical drive systems
• Monday - Thursday, 4 x 10-hour shifts, 11:00am - 9:00pm, with some weekend overtime available

The Person:

• Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, or similar
• Apprenticeship-trained or experienced in a fast-paced manufacturing / industrial environment
• Commutable to Dumbarton

Reference:BBBH26951B

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.