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Lead Maintenance Engineer; Metal Manufacturing

Job in Scotland, Kinross, Perth and Kinross, KY13, Scotland, UK
Listing for: Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-23
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
  • Maintenance/Cleaning
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 GBP Yearly GBP 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Lead Maintenance Engineer (Metal Manufacturing)
Location: Scotland

Lead Maintenance Engineer (Metal Manufacturing ) £60,000 - £64,000  Relocation Package  Company Bonus  Specialist Training  Enhanced Pension  Health Care Plan  Many More  Relocation to Scottish Highlands  Are you a Maintenance Engineer, with a background in heavy industry, looking to relocate to the picturesque Scottish Highlands, in a role that offers a lucrative benefits package on top of an excellent salary?

Would you like the opportunity to work with a specialist manufacturer that is one of Britain's longest standing smelters, situated at the foot of Ben Nevis? With a heritage spanning almost a century, the company produces high-quality, low-carbon aluminium using renewable hydroelectric power generated locally. You will lead the day-to-day maintenance function across the site, coordinating priorities, engineering resources and departmental requirements to ensure plant and equipment remain safe, reliable and available for production.

Additionally, you will support shutdowns and installations through the overseeing of contractors. This role would suit a Maintenance Engineer, with a background in industrial environments, looking for technical development and to build upon existing leadership skills.

The Role Lead safe and effective maintenance delivery across all areas of the site Set priorities for planned, reactive and breakdown maintenance, coordinating resources accordingly Coordinate engineering, craft and apprentice resources across departments Monitor weekly maintenance schedules, work quality, CMMS compliance and key performance measures Oversee safety measures and ensure maintenance personnel are suitably trained and competent for their roles Monday to Thursday, 7:30 - 5, Friday, 7:30 - 12:30

The Person Qualification in relevant field Mechanically or Electrically biased skillset Experience using CMMS systems Background working in metal processing or industrial environments If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Reference Number: BBBH
27405 Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Lead, Engineering Manager, Engineering Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Superintendent, Maintenance Engineer, Engineering Manager, Heavy Engineering, Heavy Industry, Process Manufacturing, Aluminium, Smelting, Industrial Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, Reactive Maintenance, Reliability-Centred Maintenance, PPM, CMMS, Breakdown Maintenance, Maintenance Strategy, Maintenance Planning, Continuous Improvement, Shutdowns, Scottish Highlands We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position.

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