Maintenance Engineer in Kinross

Working closely with the production and engineering teams, you will play a key role in minimising downtime, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring all maintenance activities are carried out to the highest standards of safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on mechanical plant and equipment.
• Respond promptly to mechanical breakdowns, diagnose faults, and complete effective repairs.
• Inspect, maintain, and overhaul pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, motors, bearings, valves, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Support continuous improvement projects aimed at increasing equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
• Complete maintenance records accurately using the company's maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Assist with installation, commissioning, and modification of new machinery and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental procedures at all times.
• Participate in root cause analysis of equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Work collaboratively with electrical engineers, production teams, and external contractors where required.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping within workshop and plant areas.
• Participate in on-call or shift rotas where applicable.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Time-served Mechanical Engineer or recognised Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship.
• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering (desirable but not essential depending on experience).
• Proven experience in a maintenance engineering role within a manufacturing, industrial, processing, or production environment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience working with rotating equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, pumps, and conveyors.
• Good understanding of preventative maintenance systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Knowledge of CMMS software.
• Experience with condition monitoring techniques.
• Forklift, MEWP, or confined space certification.
• Experience in food manufacturing, distilling, utilities, or heavy industry.

Personal Attributes

• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Flexible and adaptable with a positive attitude.
• Committed to maintaining high safety standards.
• Organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Reliable and dependable with a proactive approach to maintenance.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Company pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

Working Hours

This is a full-time permanent position based in Kinross. Standard working hours are Monday to Friday, with flexibility to support planned maintenance shutdowns, overtime, or on-call duties as required.