Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Manufacturing)

We are recruiting a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a fast-paced, well-established manufacturing facility in Johnstone. This permanent role is ideal for a mechanically focused engineer seeking long-term stability, continuous skills development, and excellent premium earnings. * Mechanical Maintenance: Carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance, diagnosing and repairing faults on automated production equipment. * Breakdown Response: Respond rapidly to machinery breakdowns to support manufacturing targets and minimize line downtime. * Process Upgrades: Complete preventative maintenance activities and assist with site engineering projects and machinery improvements. * Experience: Proven mechanical engineering and fault-finding background within a manufacturing or factory maintenance environment. * Machine Expertise: Hands-on experience with heavy production machinery; experience within Injection Moulding, Blow Moulding, or Extrusion Moulding is highly desirable. * Qualifications: Relevant mechanical engineering qualifications (ideally HNC/HND or equivalent). * Attributes: Strong problem-solving capabilities and a proactive approach to safety and preventative maintenance. * Structured career development framework through a defined Level 1-3 skills matrix. * Clear, proven pathway for engineers to step up into Chargehand / Senior Engineer positions. Hours: 39 hours per week + Overtime available Shift Schedule & Premiums: - Following an initial day-shift onboarding and competency period, you will move onto the rotational shift layout (inclusive of 20% late shift and 33% night shift premiums): Day Shift: Monday–Thursday, 8:00am – 4:30pm; Friday, 8:00am – 3:30pm. Back Shift (Rotation): Monday–Wednesday, 11:30am – 10:00pm; Thursday, 12:30pm – 10:00pm. (Occasional variant: Tuesday–Thursday, 11:30am – 10:00pm; Friday, 12:30pm – 10:00pm). - Night Shift (Rotation): Monday–Thursday, 9:50pm – 8:05am. Apply Now: Submit your CV today to secure an interview. JBRP1_UKTJ