Maintenance Engineer
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Salary: £50,900 + Private Healthcare + Pension
My client is a well-established, financially stable business with an excellent reputation as an employer and a presence across multiple sites throughout Europe. They are now looking to recruit an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join their team on the outskirts of Edinburgh.
The Role:- Carrying out reactive repairs, routine maintenance and testing across plant machinery and equipment
- Completing planned preventative maintenance work orders to improve reliability and minimise unplanned downtime
- Taking a proactive approach to fault-finding and identifying opportunities to prevent recurring equipment failures
- Supporting the development and implementation of preventative maintenance strategies
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and supporting engineering and production KPI targets
- Ensuring all maintenance records and auditable paperwork are completed accurately and maintained to the required standard
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards of equipment performance and operational efficiency
- Completed a recognised apprenticeship in an electrical or mechanical engineering discipline
- Previous maintenance engineering experience within a manufacturing environment
- An electrical bias, with experience of PLCs and automation systems highly desirable
- Strong practical fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- A good understanding of preventative maintenance practices and equipment reliability
- Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics would be advantageous
- A proactive, team-oriented approach, with a genuine interest in continuous improvement and professional development
- Continental shift patter - 4 on / 4 off - rotating day and night shifts
If you're looking for a new engineering challenge with a competitive salary, an attractive benefits package and the backing of an established international business, this is an opportunity worth exploring.