Rotating Equipment Engineer

Hayley Group; Inverkeithing; Sur place; GBP 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

33 days annual leave

Life assurance x4 salary

Healthcare schemes

Company pension

Uniform and PPE provided

Résumé du poste

Lamond and Murray Dexis, based in Inverkeithing, Scotland, seeks a Rotating Equipment Engineer to support the workshop operations. You will dismantle, inspect, report, assemble and test gear-driven machinery, ensuring safety, reliability and efficiency in line with quality objectives.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, working independently, and identifying improvement opportunities while handling gearboxes, pumps and related equipment in a heavy engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with rotating equipment in engineering/manufacturing environments.
• Ability to diagnose faults and perform root cause investigations.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering and asset reliability.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings/technical documentation.

Responsabilités

• Dismantle, inspect, report, assemble and test critical machinery.
• Work with gearboxes, pumps, motors, bearings and seals to ensure safe operation.
• Interpret drawings and technical docs and deliver reliable, high-quality work.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and best practices in the workshop.

Connaissances

Rotating equipment experience

Fault diagnosis

Mechanical engineering principles

Interpreting drawings

Preventative maintenance

Stakeholder management

Hands-on approach

Continuous improvement

Description du poste

Job Type: Permanent
Location: Inverkeithing, Scotland
Hours: 39 hours per week
Competitive Salary & Benefits

Lamond and Murray Dexis is one of the UK’s leading sub-contract gear manufacturers, supplying machine-cut gears up to 2.5 metres in diameter and ground gears up to 1.48 metres in diameter.

The company was established in 1921, to manufacture machinery for the mining industry. Since the 1940’s, however, the company has specialised in gear manufacture and has continually invested in plant and machinery and in the extension and improvement of its offices and workshop.

We’re excited to offer a brilliant opportunity for a Rotating Equipment Engineer with a passion for rotating equipment and a drive to solve complex technical challenges.

About the role:

We are looking for a hands‑on and proactive Rotating Equipment Engineer to play a key role in the day‑to‑day operation of our workshop, supporting quality, health & safety and environmental objectives. Working with a wide range of gearboxes and pumps, you will be responsible for the dismantling, inspection, reporting, assembly and testing of critical machinery, ensuring all work is completed to the highest standards of quality and accuracy.

This role requires an engineer who can confidently interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation, work independently with minimal supervision, and take ownership of delivering safe, reliable, and efficient solutions. You'll be encouraged to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, contribute to best practice across the workshop, and respond effectively to operational and emergency situations when required.

What we’re looking for in our Rotating Equipment Engineer:

• Experience working with rotating equipment within an engineering, manufacturing, industrial, process, energy, or maintenance environment
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and asset reliability
• Experience diagnosing faults and carrying out root cause investigations
• Knowledge of pumps, motors, bearings, seals, gearboxes, compressors, and related equipment
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Familiarity with preventative maintenance and reliability‑centred maintenance practices
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• A hands‑on approach and a commitment to continuous improvement

What you’ll get in return:

• 33 days annual leave
• Life assurance cover (x4 salary)
• Invitation to healthcare schemes
• Company pension scheme
• Uniform and PPE provided

What to expect from our recruitment process:

1. Initial screening
2. Microsoft Teams interview with our Talent Acquisition Partner
3. Face to face interview either in‑person or Microsoft Teams
4. Decision outcome

We’ll close this role on Wednesday 4th November, but may do so earlier if we receive strong interest so don’t miss out.

A final note...

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