Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Lockerbie,
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Shift Pattern: Rotating Three-Shift Pattern (Monday to Friday)
Salary: £48,000 - £50,000 + Overtime available.
Due to planned growth, we are looking for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join the team. We specialise in manufacturing and processing timber. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer who wants to join a dynamic, established but growing company.
The Role
We're looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join the engineering team at our client's Lockerbie site, maintaining a wide range of heavy industrial machinery and production equipment.
Reporting to the Shift Engineering Supervisor, you'll carry out planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs and breakdown response across a fast-paced production environment, helping maximise plant reliability and minimise downtime.
This role would suit someone from manufacturing, heavy industry, agricultural engineering, plant maintenance, quarrying, mining or similar hands-on mechanical backgrounds.
Key Responsibilities
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Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
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Respond to breakdowns quickly and efficiently
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Diagnose and repair mechanical faults
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Maintain and overhaul:
- Bearings
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Gearboxes
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Pumps
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Conveyors
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Hydraulics
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Pneumatics
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Chains and drive systems
- Carry out workshop repairs and on-site maintenance
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Work safely in accordance with permit systems and risk assessments
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Support continuous improvement initiatives
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Work closely with production teams to minimise downtime
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Maintain excellent housekeeping standards
About You
We're keen to speak with candidates who have practical mechanical engineering experience.
Ideally you'll have:
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A recognised Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification (time served also eligible)
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Experience within manufacturing, production or industrial maintenance
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Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
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Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics
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A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
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Good communication skills and the ability to work within a team
Candidates from the following backgrounds are encouraged to apply:
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Heavy industrial maintenance
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Agricultural machinery
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Plant engineering
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Quarrying
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Timber processing
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Steelworks
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Food manufacturing
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FMCG
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Heavy goods mechanical maintenance
Shift Pattern
Rotating weekly:
Early Shift
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Monday-Friday
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5:30am-2:30pm
Back Shift
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Monday-Friday
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2:00pm-10:30pm
Night Shift
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Monday-Thursday
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7:00pm-6:00am
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Paid 30-minute break
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Night shift includes an additional paid 15-minute break
Overtime & Bonus
Regular overtime is available, particularly Saturdays (6:00am-2:00pm).
Overtime rates:
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First 5 hours: Time and a Half
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Thereafter: Double Time
Employees also benefit from a production bonus (If production targets are hit), paid every six months, with a minimum payment of £250.
Benefits
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Competitive hourly pay
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Shift allowance
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Production bonus
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Regular overtime opportunities
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33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
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Employer pension contribution
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Life assurance
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Health & Wellbeing programme
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Remote GP access
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Mental health support
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Physiotherapy services
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Secure long-term employment
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Excellent career progression opportunities
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Ongoing training and development
Why Join Our Client?
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Stable and growing business
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Friendly and supportive engineering team
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Exciting heavy industrial environment
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Diverse and varied maintenance work
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Significant investment in equipment and future expansion
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Genuine opportunities to develop your engineering career
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available for this position.
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