Details:
- Salary: £42,500 - 46,500 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Bishopton Renfrewshire
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Bishopton
Up to £46,200 (Inclusive of £2,400 Flexibility Allowance) + OTE £60,000
4-Day Working Week | Monday - Thursday | 11:20am - 9:50pm
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a highly successful manufacturing operation near Bishopton.
This is a rare chance to join a business that is recognised for being exceptionally well run, investing heavily in both its people and its facilities. The engineering team enjoys a genuinely positive working environment where employees are valued, supported and given the opportunity to develop their skills.
The site itself is impressive, with a wide range of large-scale manufacturing equipment and specialist machinery, making this an interesting and varied role for an engineer who enjoys technical challenges and continuous learning.
What's on Offer?
£46,200 salary inclusive of a £2,400 flexibility allowance
Realistic OTE of £60,000 through enhanced overtime rates
4-day working week (Monday to Thursday)
Enhanced overtime rates
Annual Christmas and New Year shutdown (2 weeks)
Planned production shutdown every July for major maintenance activities
Excellent job security within a long-established business
Opportunity to work on exciting capital projects planned throughout 2027 and beyond
Supportive, friendly and highly experienced engineering team
The Role
Working as part of a close-knit team of five engineers alongside the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving a wide range of manufacturing equipment across the site.
The role combines reactive and planned maintenance activities, fault finding, continuous improvement initiatives and involvement in engineering projects aimed at improving plant performance and reliability.
You will also play a key role during planned shutdown periods, contributing to major maintenance activities and equipment upgrades.
Key Responsibilities
Mechanical maintenance and fault finding on manufacturing equipment
Planned preventative maintenance activities
Breakdown diagnosis and repair
Hydraulic and pneumatic system maintenance and troubleshooting
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives
Assisting with installation and commissioning projects
Working closely with production and engineering colleagues to maximise plant uptime
What We're Looking For
Time-served Mechanical Maintenance Engineer or equivalent engineering qualification
Strong experience working within a manufacturing, production or industrial environment
Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Strong hydraulics and pneumatics experience is essential
Experience working with conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings and rotating equipment would be advantageous.
This is more than just a maintenance position. You'll be joining a business that genuinely looks after its employees, provides excellent work-life balance through a 4-day week, and offers the opportunity to be involved in significant engineering projects over the coming years.
If you're looking for a long-term career move with a stable, successful employer where you can continue to develop your skills while earning excellent overtime, we'd love to hear from you