Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Monday to Friday |

We are recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established and highly respected FMCG manufacturing business based in Glasgow.

This is an excellent opportunity for a time-served Mechanical Engineer looking for a permanent position within a busy manufacturing environment, offering excellent earning potential, long-term stability and a comprehensive benefits package.

Working as part of a small engineering team, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing specialist machinery, ensuring production equipment operates safely, efficiently and with minimal downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out PPMs and reactive maintenance on industrial associated production equipment.
• Respond promptly to machinery breakdowns, diagnosing and resolving mechanical faults to minimise production downtime.
• Work independently and alongside other engineers and technicians to maintain equipment reliability.
• Identify root causes of mechanical failures and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Complete maintenance records, reports and associated engineering documentation accurately.
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with health and safety procedures and company standards.
• Support wider maintenance activities and engineering improvements across the production facility.

About You

• Time-served Mechanical Engineer with a recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience working within mechanical maintenance, ideally in an FMCG environment.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding, troubleshooting and breakdown repair experience.
• Experience carrying out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on industrial machinery.
• Good understanding of mechanical components, including bearings, gearboxes, motors, drives and associated mechanical systems.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a small engineering team.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of health and safety.