Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) at Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited, based in Dalkeith, Scotland, paying £45,000 - £46,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £45,000 - £46,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site · Night shifts
- Location
- Dalkeith, Scotland
- Closing date
- Sector
- Maintenance Engineer
About 5% above the going rate for maintenance engineer
Reference 57532532
About the role
Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
£45,000 - £46,000 + Overtime OTE 57k + 3-Shift + Company Benefits
Dalkeith
Are you a Maintenance Engineer/Fitter from a mechanical background, looking to work on a large industrial site with fresh challenges every day, working on a wide range of bespoke, cutting edge machinery in a 3-shift role?
In this role you will be performing a split of planned and reactive maintenance in a busy industrial environment, working on hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, conveyors, and drives for example, with internal shadowing given.
Founded nearly 40 years ago, this materials processing company are looking to continuously improve their site, grow their team and stay ahead in their field. Supplying nationwide, they are part of a larger group offering plenty of stability and job security.
This role would suit a mechanical Maintenance Engineer or Fitter from an industrial, manufacturing, ex-forces, or agricultural background, looking for a varied role where every day is different, within a company who will invest in them for the future.
Shift Patterns
- Dayshift - 6am - 2pm, Monday to Friday
- Backshift - 2pm - 11pm, Monday to Thursday, 6pm finish Friday
- Nightshift - 10pm - 6am, Sunday night to Friday morning
The Role:
- Performing PPM and RM on industrial machinery and equipment
- Working on hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, drives and related equipment
- Ongoing training given through shadowing on specialist machinery
The Person:
- Maintenance Engineer
- Industrial, Manufacturing, Ex-Forces, Plant, Agricultural or similar background
- Looking to work a 3-shift pattern, including permanent nights for initial 3 months
Reference number: BBBH28114
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.
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Reference: 57532532 · Posted 1 hour ago · Closes 17 Dec 2026 · Listed via Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
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