Mechanical Engineer

We are looking for a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join the team at a leading manufacturing specialist in Burntisland, Scotland.

In this role, you will be the go-to person for keeping production moving, using your mechanical expertise to fix breakdowns and carry out vital planned maintenance.  

Working as part of a close-knit engineering crew, you will tackle everything from hydraulics and pneumatics to conveyors and gearboxes. 

If you have a logical approach to problem-solving and take pride in doing a job well, this is the role for you.  

What You’ll Be Doing

• Getting stuck into mechanical breakdowns across the site to keep downtime to a minimum.  
• Finding and fixing faults with hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, bearings, and gearboxes.  
• Carrying out scheduled service tasks (PPM) to make sure machinery stays reliable and safe.  
• Spotting wear and tear on parts early and replacing them before they cause a breakdown.  
• Making sure all work is done safely by following LOTO (lock-off) procedures and site safety rules.  
• Helping to set up and install new machinery and production equipment.  
• Keeping accurate records of all the repairs and maintenance you do.  

What You Need

• A time-served Mechanical Apprenticeship or an equivalent qualification.  
• Solid experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment.  
• Great technical skills with conveyors, mechanical drives, and fluid power systems.  
• A logical, structured approach to finding and fixing mechanical issues.  
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well with both the production and engineering teams.  

Why You'll Love This Job

• Friendly working hours Monday to Thursday 8am to 5pm, Friday half day 6am to 10am
• Generous holiday 25 days plus 8 bank holidays
• Paid overtime 1 in 4 Saturdays

If you're interest to join a well-established, market-leading company with a nationwide network of sites, then apply today!