Mechanical Technician in Stevenston

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Maintenance Technician (Mechanical) to join their Maintenance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled mechanical engineer to support the maintenance, reliability, and performance of production equipment and site infrastructure within a manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will assist in managing mechanical maintenance activities across the business, carrying out planned preventative maintenance, diagnosing faults, and repairing mechanical equipment to minimise downtime and maximise operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out all activities in full compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental legislation, company policies, and procedures.
• Report unsafe acts and conditions through the Near Miss reporting system.
• Perform mechanical Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), Corrective Maintenance (CM), and Reactive Maintenance (RM) on production equipment and mechanical infrastructure.
• Diagnose faults and conduct root cause analysis to identify and eliminate recurring issues.
• Work in accordance with site procedures, engineering standards, and relevant legislation.
• Utilise the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to manage and record maintenance activities.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and to the highest standards of workmanship.
• Work within the site's Permit to Work system and Safe Systems of Work.

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• HNC qualification or equivalent in a Mechanical Engineering discipline.
• Experience in a mechanical maintenance role within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Good working knowledge of maintenance best practices, including preventative maintenance, condition monitoring, and MTBF principles.
• Strong IT, communication, and team-working skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

You will be:

• Personally committed to Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards.
• Proactive in identifying and resolving potential issues before they impact operations.
• Driven to identify and implement improvements that deliver business benefits.
• Able to build strong working relationships to improve team and site performance.
• Knowledgeable in company procedures and compliance requirements.
• An excellent communicator with a collaborative approach to work.

In return, our client offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including:

• Company pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Local and national employee discount schemes
• Flexible benefits package
• Flexible working arrangements where practical, including flexible start and finish times and condensed hours options to support work-life balance.

If you have the skills and experience required and are looking for your next challenge within a maintenance and engineering environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.