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.