Maintenance Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join a highly successful manufacturing organisation in Ayrshire. This role offers the chance to work within a modern production environment where you'll be responsible for maintaining and improving a wide range of manufacturing equipment to ensure maximum operational performance.

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance activities across the site. Working closely with production teams, you will help minimise downtime, improve reliability, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities.
Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults on manufacturing equipment.
Respond promptly to breakdowns and work to minimise downtime.
Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
Support continuous improvement projects and equipment upgrades.
Monitor machinery performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Liaise with external contractors and suppliers when required.
Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health and safety requirements.
Support the development of apprentices and junior team members.

About You

To be successful in this role, you should have:

HNC (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline.
Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding experience.
Knowledge of 415V electrical systems.
Ability to read and interpret engineering and electrical drawings.
Experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Excellent problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Desirable Skills

PAT Testing qualification.
Previous experience mentoring or supervising others.

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary.
Generous holiday entitlement.
Company pension scheme.
Life assurance.
Employee assistance programme.
Free on-site parking.
Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Early finish on Fridays.
Long-term career prospects within a successful and growing business.

Working Hours

39 hours per week

Monday to Thursday: 7:00am - 3:30pm
Friday: 7:00am - 2:30pm

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