Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - 4 DAY WEEK
| Posting date: | 22 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £47,400 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Additional Benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 October 2025 |
| Location: | Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, G82 5NP |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Escape Recruitment Services |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | NW19518_1758553950 |
Summary
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Back Shift
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our clients dedicated engineering team. This role offers long-term stability within a well-established and forward-looking business that is currently investing in significant machinery and systems upgrades.
Key Details:
- Salary: £47,400 per annum (inclusive of allowances)
- Hours: 4 x 10-hour shifts per week, Monday to Thursday, 11:20 - 21:50
- Christmas Shutdown: Every year, with annual leave days protected
The Role
- Perform proactive and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime.
- Support production teams by addressing breakdowns quickly and effectively.
- Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical engineering issues.
- Work safely, both independently and as part of a team.
- Maintain a high standard of housekeeping and safety at all times.
What We're Looking For
- A time-served apprenticeship (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline.
- Experience with heavy industrial machinery in a fast-paced production environment.
- Good physical fitness due to the manual aspects of the role.
- Strong literacy, numeracy, and communication skills.
- Knowledge of conveyors, gearboxes, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical drive systems.
- Multiskilled capability across mechanical and electrical disciplines (highly desirable).
- Familiarity with PLCs, controls, and drives (advantageous).
- Ability to interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic drawings.
- Previous sawmilling experience (very desirable).
Benefits
- £47,400 annual salary (inclusive of flexibility allowance and shift pay).
- Paid overtime at enhanced rates.
- Pension scheme.
- Production-based bonus scheme.
- Two-week July maintenance shutdown (all engineering staff required to work day shift with overtime during this period; no annual leave permitted).
- Christmas shutdown every year - ensuring time off during the festive period.