Maintenance Engineer in Edinburgh

Maintenance Engineer

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  • Edinburgh
  • £50000 - £51000/annum Bonus & Additional Benefits
  • Engineering
  • Permanent
Date posted: 15/10/2026 21:04:15

Description

Salary: £50,900 + Private Healthcare + Pension

My client is a well-established, financially stable business with an excellent reputation as an employer and a presence across multiple sites throughout Europe. They are now looking to recruit an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join their team on the outskirts of Edinburgh.

The Role:

Carrying out reactive repairs, routine maintenance and testing across plant machinery and equipment

Completing planned preventative maintenance work orders to improve reliability and minimise unplanned downtime

Taking a proactive approach to fault-finding and identifying opportunities to prevent recurring equipment failures

Supporting the development and implementation of preventative maintenance strategies

Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and supporting engineering and production KPI targets

Ensuring all maintenance records and auditable paperwork are completed accurately and maintained to the required standard

Working collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards of equipment performance and operational efficiency

What We're Looking For:

Completed a recognised apprenticeship in an electrical or mechanical engineering discipline

Previous maintenance engineering experience within a manufacturing environment

An electrical bias, with experience of PLCs and automation systems highly desirable

Strong practical fault-finding and problem-solving skills

A good understanding of preventative maintenance practices and equipment reliability

Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics would be advantageous

A proactive, team-oriented approach, with a genuine interest in continuous improvement and professional development

Shift Pattern:

Continental shift patter - 4 on / 4 off - rotating day and night shifts

Interested in Finding Out More?

If you're looking for a new engineering challenge with a competitive salary, an attractive benefits package and the backing of an established international business,

this is an opportunity worth exploring

Job Details

Location Edinburgh
Job Type Permanent
Language English
Salary £50000 - £51000/annum Bonus & Additional Benefits
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