Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

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£44,300 per annum + Overtime rate x1.5-x2 + Increased pension + Training + Benefits
3 Shift Pattern Monday - Friday
Kirkcaldy

Are you a skilled Mechanically biased Engineer looking for a role that can offer a generous salary, a great benefits package and overtime that allows you to significantly increase your earnings via overtime at x1.5? Are you looking for an organisation that can provide a great work life balance due to being a weekday role on a 3-shift pattern?

The company are a well-structured and successful manufacturing business that are receiving an influx of orders and therefore need to develop and grow the Maintenance team to keep up with demand. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone looking for day to day variety and wants to add genuine value to a company, while progressing through the business after receiving first class training.

The role involves joining a busy Maintenance team as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to support with all planned and reactive Maintenance across the manufacturing site. You will primarily be providing Mechanical duties, although there may be some electrical work when required which you can be trained on.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a company at the forefront of their sector, that will provide you with lots of technical training and a platform for career advancement.

For further details, please click apply - REF 4339

The Role:
*Carrying out planned, Reactive and Preventive Maintenance
*Rotating shift pattern, Monday - Friday
*Overtime paid at x.15

The Candidate:
*Mechanical engineer
*Knowledge in manufacturing or similar
*Relevant qualification in an engineering discipline

elix sourcing solutions is a specialist recruiter for Engineering, IT and Science roles ranging from mid to senior level positions. Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK. By applying to this job, you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment.

Mechanical, Maintenance, Electrical, Multi Skilled, PPM, Fault Finding, Process Machinery, FMCG, Manufacturing, Testing, Inspecting, Repairs, PLC, Electric, CNC, Millers, Automation, Robotics

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