Maintenance Engineer

Job Title Maintenance Engineer

Summary NRL is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our client’s team on an initial 3-month temporary contract, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone with strong engineering knowledge and problem-solving skills who wants to contribute to improving equipment performance and reliability.
You would be joining one of the world’s leading specialists in the field of drive and control technologies.
The company supplies customers with tailored solutions for driving, controlling, and moving industrial applications, factory automation equipment, mobile applications, and renewable power generation.
At our plant in Glenrothes, Scotland we design, develop, and produce radial piston motors working in partnership with world renowned international OEMs in industries such as material handling, construction, and forestry machinery.

Shift Patterns

• Continental shift: OR 3-shift pattern:

Location and Working Pattern

• Shift options:
  • Continental shifts (12 hours) – 4 on, 4 off
  • 3 shifts – Monday to Friday (37 hours): day, back, night

Client Overview Our client is a leading engineering organisation operating within a high-performing environment. They value innovation, reliability, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement across operations.
Responsibilities

• Build and maintain in-depth knowledge of MAE and equipment maintenance techniques to deliver efficient service.
• Share information with team members to support shared objectives and effectiveness.
• Use expertise to improve MAE reliability through proactive planning and execution.
• Generate and share improvement ideas to optimise performance.
• Identify and eliminate root causes of unplanned downtime.
• Complete planned and follow-up maintenance tasks to a high standard.
• Detect common faults and propose practical solutions.
• Reduce waste and inefficiencies through planned activity.
• Contribute to the development of systems, procedures and work standards that enhance existing processes.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of CNC and general engineering machinery.

Must-have Requirements

• ONC/HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) and/or relevant industry experience.
• Competent in Microsoft Office products.
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team.
• Flexible and adaptable with a proactive approach.
• Resilient and able to manage pressure effectively.

Nice-to-have Skills

• Demonstrable initiative and willingness to share ideas for improving processes.
• Enthusiasm to learn and develop within the role.

Benefits

• Temporary role with the potential for permanent employment for the right candidate.

Apply Now If you have the skills and experience listed above and are keen to work in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, apply today to find out more.


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