Plant Maintenance Engineer

O-I; Tillicoultry; On-site; Full time

Job summary

O-I is seeking a skilled Plant Maintenance Engineer to join their team in Tillicoultry. The role involves performing mechanical maintenance and ensuring the functionality of various equipment, while collaborating with stakeholders for efficient operations. A commitment to a culture of inclusion and support for professional growth is emphasized. Offering competitive hourly rates with benefits and overtime opportunities.

Benefits

Employer contribution pension plan (up to 11% contributions)

33 days per year holidays inclusive of statutory days

Life Assurance benefit - 4x Base Salary

Company Sick Pay

Bonus plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Secure onsite parking

Qualifications

• Time-served Mechanical Engineer.
• Experience in fast-paced environments related to rotating and transfer equipment.
• Familiarity with various maintenance procedures and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planned and preventative mechanical maintenance inspections.
• Attend to reactive mechanical breakdowns and ensure high-quality engineering services.
• Work with various stakeholders across the plant.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Welding

Vibration Analysis

Pneumatics

Fault Finding

Education

Modern Apprenticeship/City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

LOTO Procedures

Job description

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Plant Maintenance Engineer, Tillicoultry

Client: O-I

Location: Tillicoultry, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: ba8ec246a8a2

Job Views: 7

Posted: 18.06.2025

Expiry Date: 02.08.2025

Job Description:

Working in our glass manufacturing plant as part of a team or under your own initiative, you will be responsible for planned, preventative mechanical maintenance inspections as well as attending to reactive mechanical breakdowns on process and service equipment. Covering a wide range of rotating and transfer equipment, including but not limited to fans, conveyors, pumps, and material handling equipment.

You will work with stakeholders across the plant to deliver high-quality engineering services efficiently and effectively.

Qualifications:

• You will be a time-served Mechanical Engineer (Modern Apprenticeship/City & Guilds or similar).
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment on bearings, gearboxes, drive couplings, welding, fabricating, pipework, pneumatics, vibration analysis, lifting and slinging, compressed gases, combustion gases would be beneficial.
• Electrical experience would be advantageous to complete basic electrical tasks safely, providing fast and efficient service.
• Familiarity with Inspection Reports, Permit to Work Systems, Safe Systems of Work, LOTO Procedures, Fault Finding, and Microsoft Office is desirable.

Additional Information:

What we offer at O-I:

• £17.02-£18.55 per hour
• Core hours Mon-Thur 0730-1600, Fri 0730-1500
• Overtime paid at 1.5x or 2x
• Employer contribution pension plan (up to 11% contributions)
• 33 days per year holidays inclusive of statutory days
• Life Assurance benefit - 4x Base Salary
• Company Sick Pay
• Bonus plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Supportive teams to help you grow and learn new skills
• Secure onsite parking

Next Steps:

If you are smart, passionate, innovative, culturally open, curious, and collaborative, we’d like to hear from you.

O-I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts and embraces the brightest minds and creates a culture that welcomes diverse ideas and perspectives while encouraging growth and rewarding performance. Apply through the “I’m interested” button today!