Maintenance Engineer

NOV
Fife, United Kingdom
Today
£40,000 – £60,000 pa

Salary

£40,000 – £60,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Posted
22 Apr 2026 (Today)

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package Professional development and training opportunities Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies Strong safety-first culture

Job Description

About the Role

The Maintenance Engineer will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of plant equipment and facilities at our Glenrothes site. As part of the engineering team, you will be responsible for maintaining CNC machinery, automated welding systems, and associated production equipment.

This role combines hands-on maintenance work with continuous improvement initiatives. You will carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), respond to breakdowns, and support optimisation of equipment performance to maximise uptime.

Success in this role requires strong diagnostic skills, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset toward safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

About the Company

NOV delivers technology-driven solutions that support the global energy industry. With a heritage dating back to 1862, we are known for innovation, quality, and reliability.

NOV Subsea Production Systems (SPS) UK is part of our global network, delivering engineering excellence and supporting customers across drilling, completion, and production markets.

What We Offer

Stable, long-term employment in a global organization

Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies (CNC, automation, welding systems)

Opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement and innovation initiatives

A strong safety-first culture with clear procedures and support

Professional development and training opportunities

Competitive compensation and benefits package (country-specific)

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on CNC machines, automated welding systems, and plant equipment

Diagnose faults and perform repairs to minimise downtime and ensure production continuity

Respond to breakdowns, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions

Ensure all equipment complies with statutory regulations and internal safety standards

Maintain accurate maintenance records, including work performed and downtime reporting

Support installation, commissioning, and validation of new equipment

Collaborate with production teams to improve equipment reliability and performance

Contribute to development of predictive and condition-based maintenance strategies

Manage spare parts and maintenance consumables availability

Promote a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance with HSE policies

Qualifications & Skills

Essential:

HNC/HND in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronic Engineering (or equivalent)

Completed apprenticeship (time-served)

Experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment

Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills (mechanical and/or electrical)

Experience with planned maintenance systems

Good computer literacy (MS Office)

Solid understanding of health & safety regulations

Desirable:

Degree in Engineering discipline

IOSH / NEBOSH certification

Experience with CNC machinery and automated welding systems

Knowledge of PLC systems and industrial automation

Experience in oil & gas or heavy engineering environment

Familiarity with ISO standards and compliance requirements

Soft Skills

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure

Ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment

Clear communication of technical issues to stakeholders

Proactive and improvement-driven mindset

Strong teamwork and cross-functional collaboration

Ownership and accountability for equipment performance

Why Join Us?

You'll join a global organisation where safety, quality, and innovation are at the core of everything we do. This role offers a hands-on technical environment where you can directly impact operational performance while developing your expertise in advanced manufacturing technologies.

You will work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to continuous improvement, and grow within a company that values technical excellence and career progression.

Join our Global Family

At NOV, we are committed to supporting your personal, financial, and professional wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellbeing

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Finance & Protection

Pension Plan

Income Protection

Life Assurance

Personal Accident Coverage

Flexible Benefits (via salary sacrifice options for you and your family)

Dental Insurance

Healthcare Cash Plan

Partner Life Assurance

Critical Illness Cover

Retail Vouchers

Gym Membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Travel Insurance

About Us

Every day, the oil and gas industry's best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.

We Power the Industry that Powers the World

Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success-now and in the future.

Global Family

We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.

Purposeful Innovation

Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.

Service Above All

This drives us to anticipate our customers' needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.

About the Team

Corporate

Our family of companies is supported by our global Corporate teams, providing expert knowledge from functions including Human Resources, Information Technology, Compliance, Finance, QHSE, Marketing and Legal centres of expertise. We are structured to provide guidance and service above all to all our business operations

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