Rise Technical Recruitment Limited
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Humbie, commutable from: Edinburgh, Dalkeith, Bonnyrigg, Penicuik, Haddington, Livingston, Broxburn, Blackford, Dunbar and surrounding areas.
£43,000 – £44,000 + Overtime + Training + Pension + Career Progression
Are you a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer or Maintenance Fitter with experience in manufacturing, heavy industry or agricultural engineering? Would you like to join a growing business that offers excellent job security, structured training and genuine opportunities to progress?
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a leading manufacturer that continues to invest in its people, facilities and technology. You'll work within a modern production environment, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and maximise plant performance.
The business is one of the UK's leading manufacturers within the timber processing and engineered wood products sector, supplying materials to the construction industry while continuing to invest in renewable energy and sustainable manufacturing.
Offering a Monday to Friday rotating shift pattern and excellent overtime opportunities, this position is ideal for an engineer looking to develop their career within a stable, expanding organisation.
The Role
- Carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across production machinery and plant equipment.
- Diagnose faults, complete repairs and carry out mechanical overhauls to minimise downtime.
- Support continuous improvement activities to improve plant reliability and production efficiency.
- Monday to Friday rotating shifts: 6:00am-2:00pm and 2:00pm-11:00pm.
The Person
- Qualified Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Fitter or similar mechanical engineering background.
- Experience within manufacturing, industrial, heavy engineering, processing or agricultural environments.
- Strong mechanical fault-finding skills with a proactive approach to maintenance.
Reference Number: BBBH275055
To apply for this role, or to be considered for further opportunities, please click "Apply Now" or contact Patrick Simper at Rise Technical Recruitment.
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
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