Job Description
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Inverness
Salary: £40,000 £42,000 basic + on-call & overtime (OTE up to £46,700)
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, days (8:00am 4:30pm)
The Role
An established industrial manufacturing site in Inverness is looking to recruit a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to support site operations across a modern, high-capacity production facility. This is a days-based role offering strong earning potential through a structured on-call rota and overtime.
You ll be part of a skilled engineering team, responsible for maintaining plant reliability, responding to breakdowns, and supporting continuous improvement activities.
Key Responsibilities
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Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdowns
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Fault-find and repair mechanical systems and production equipment
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Work on bearings, belts, chains, drives, and rotating machinery
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Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
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Carry out inspections to ensure machinery operates safely and efficiently
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Work closely with production to minimise downtime
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Ensure all work complies with health & safety and site procedures
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Complete maintenance records and reports accurately
About You
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Qualified Mechanical Engineer (apprenticeship or relevant mechanical qualification)
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Experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment
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Strong mechanical fault-finding and breakdown skills
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Able to work independently and manage your own workload
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Reliable, safety-focused, and proactive in approach
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Comfortable participating in an on-call rota
What s on Offer
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£40,000 £42,000 basic salary
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On-call allowance approx. £4,700 (1 in 5 rota)
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Overtime paid at enhanced rates:
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Weekdays: 1.5x
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Week nights & weekend days: 1.75x
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Weekend nights: 2.0x
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28 days holiday
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Company pension scheme
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Health cash plan & medical benefits
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Life insurance
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Employee assistance programme
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Fitness subsidy
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Cycle to work scheme
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Benefits hub & loyalty awards
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Ongoing training and development
Why Apply?
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Days-only role with excellent work-life balance
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Strong earning potential without shift work
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Stable, long-term opportunity at a well-invested site
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Supportive engineering team and modern facilities
