On-Site Mechanical Engineer: Equipment Reliability & Safety

Amcor Limited; Stevenston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Amcor is seeking a Mechanical Engineer at its Ardeer site in the UK. This on-site role focuses on maintaining and developing plant and equipment to high standards of accuracy and reliability, while reporting to the Engineering Manager.

You will join the Engineering team, align with a production department, and own maintenance tasks, ensuring effective problem-solving and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Background in mechanical engineering within a production/manufacturing maintenance environment.
• Apprenticeship in mechanical discipline and HNC in Mechanical Engineering are required.
• Multi-skilled engineering experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and operational standards are met in the department.
• Improve machine reliability and drive OEE and KPI improvements.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance (PPM) documentation for assets.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance with the engineering team to maintain asset care.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repairs for the department.
• Support capital projects with ideas for investment and cost saving initiatives.
• Collaborate with other trades to complete tasks.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Leadership

Data-driven

Project budgeting

IT skills

Education

Apprenticeship in mechanical discipline

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Amcor is seeking a Mechanical Engineer at its Ardeer site in the UK. This on-site role focuses on maintaining and developing plant and equipment to high standards of accuracy and reliability, while reporting to the Engineering Manager.

You will join the Engineering team, align with a production department, and own maintenance tasks, ensuring effective problem-solving and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.