Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Company: Escape Recruitment Services
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Location: Fife
Job Description:

Mechanical Shift Maintenance Technician

Salary: £45,407 (incl. shift premium) + bonus + overtime

A leading manufacturing business is looking for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join its shift engineering team, supporting a modern, fast-paced production environment.

The Role

Working a 3-shift rota (Mon–Fri, 38 hours), you’ll provide hands-on maintenance support to keep production running efficiently and safely.

Shift Pattern

  • Days / Backs / Nights rotation
  • Mon–Thurs: 6–2 / 2–10 / 10–6
  • Fri: 6–12 / 12–6 / 6–12
  • Paid breaks included

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver high standards of Health & Safety
  • Carry out reactive and planned maintenance (PPM)
  • Fault find and repair mechanical equipment (with basic electrical)
  • Maintain systems including conveyors, bearings, motors, and gearboxes
  • Support site services (compressed air, boilers, cooling, refrigeration)
  • Contribute to continuous improvement and downtime reduction

About You

  • Completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship
  • Strong mechanical background in heavy manufacturing/production
  • Basic electrical fault-finding skills
  • Experience with steam/HPHW systems (desirable)

Benefits

  • Bonus scheme
  • Overtime up to 2.0x pay
  • Pension (up to 7% employer match)
  • 34 days holiday

Interested in hearing more, please APPLY TODAY!

Posted: May 28th, 2026