Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

ocation;
Hamilton

We are working with a busy manufacturing site in Hamilton operating within the FMCG/industrial manufacturing sector. The site runs a wide range of machinery, from robotics, conveyors and flow wrappers through to large industrial boilers and compressors, with a strong focus on proactive, planned maintenance and continuous improvement.

This is a great opportunity for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking to join an already established maintenance team on a strong shift package, working across a varied plant with real scope to contribute to efficiency and downtime improvements.

This role would suit a hands-on engineer from a medium to heavy industry background who enjoys variety, takes pride in proactive maintenance rather than firefighting, and is comfortable supporting and mentoring trainees and apprentices as part of a team.

• Provide a mechanical engineering service to the production team to minimise downtime
• Carry out planned, proactive maintenance across a wide range of plant machinery
• Maintain commercial awareness of budgets to ensure the right spares are held
• Identify and implement ways to continuously improve efficiency and downtime
• Collect and compile maintenance data as required
• Support, encourage and motivate trainee fitters and apprentices
• Work safely at all times, raising any safety concerns promptly

• Level 3 mechanical engineering qualification (minimum)
• Experience with in a manufacturing maintenance department
• Background in a medium to heavy industry environment
• Some PLC knowledge would be an advantage

• £56,800 per annum (includes shift pay)
• Shift pattern: 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off
• Company pension
• 21 days holiday
• Free on-site parking

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