Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

We are recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to support a heavy industrial manufacturing site in the Glasgow area to cover the full production of days, back, and nights on a rotational basis. The role involves carrying out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance to ensure plant reliability, equipment availability, and safe operation across a continuous production environment.

The Role:

• Perform planned and reactive mechanical maintenance on heavy industrial plant and machinery.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical faults to minimise downtime and maintain production output.
• Maintain and repair equipment including conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, motors, bearings, chains, belts, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Complete preventative maintenance tasks in line with site schedules and engineering standards.
• Support continuous improvement activities to enhance reliability and reduce breakdowns.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with health & safety legislation and site procedures.
• Accurately complete maintenance records, permits, and shift handover documentation.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams across rotating shifts.
• Assist with shutdowns, overhauls, and installation or upgrade projects as required.

About You:

• Time-served Mechanical Maintenance Engineer with experience in heavy industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and hands-on maintenance skills.
• Experience working with heavy machinery and continuous or batch process plant.
• Ability to work a rotating shift pattern (days, backs, and nights).
• Strong understanding of health & safety and safe systems of work.
• Able to work independently and under pressure in a breakdown-driven environment.

Qualifications:

• Recognised mechanical engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent).
• Additional mechanical training or certifications are advantageous.