At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform maintenance on cutting-edge factory equipment and ensure smooth operations.
- Company: Join Wallace McDowall Limited, a leader in bespoke metal component manufacturing.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, a pension plan, and free tea & coffee.
- Other info: Work Monday to Friday with a 1pm finish and access to training for personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic manufacturing environment with growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: Mechanical or multi-skilled apprenticeship or 10+ years of relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 30708 - 40000 £ per year.
We are Hiring!
Wallace Mc Dowall Limited requires a
Multi – Skilled Maintenance Engineer with a strong mechanical engineering bias and some electrical fault‑finding experience.
Wallace Mc Dowall Limited is a specialist in the design and manufacture of bespoke metal components, providing subcontracted precision cutting, machining, welding, powder coating and assembly services.
We support clients across the Yellow Goods, Rail, Transport, and general manufacturing sectors.
The company is well‑known as a reliable complete service provider with a high level of technical competency and extensively developed in‑house facilities, which has enabled it to build up strong, long‑standing client relationships and earn an excellent reputation within the market sectors it operates in.
The company has invested extensively in the development of state‑of‑the‑art facilities.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced maintenance engineer to support a busy manufacturing environment and play a key role in improving equipment uptime, reliability and site performance.
Responsibilities
- Reactive, proactive and planned maintenance across a wide range of factory equipment
- Support plant uptime including lasers cutting machines, CNC machining centres, press brakes, welding/fabrication equipment and general site services.
- Respond to plant downtime to ensure that the plant can maximise throughput and meet customer demand.
- Support facilities and site services maintenance activities.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels to ensure alignment with business goals and objectives.
- Always work safely and in line with company procedures.
Skills Profile
- Recognised Mechanical or Multi Skilled apprenticeship or 10 plus years’ experience in a similar role within a fast‑moving manufacturing environment.
- Strong mechanical fault‑finding and diagnostic skills.
- Basic electrical fault‑finding experience
- Experience of PLC’s, motor and inverter drives.
- Ability to read technical drawings (Mechanical and Electrical)
- Willing to work overtime as required to keep plant operational.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.
- Forklift truck and IPAF licence preferable but not essential.
What we offer
- Competitive hourly rate
- 39 hours Monday‑Friday (1300 finish)
- Company pension
- Death in service benefit
- Free tea & coffee
- Opportunity to develop and progress
- Internal and external training to support the role and personal development
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Proof of right to work will be required before employment commences.
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Maintenance Engineer in Prestwick employer: Wallace McDowall Limited
Wallace McDowall Limited is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where skilled Maintenance Engineers can thrive. With a strong focus on employee development through internal and external training, competitive pay, and a supportive culture, the company fosters long-term career growth while ensuring a safe and collaborative workplace. Located in a state-of-the-art facility, employees benefit from modern equipment and a commitment to excellence in the manufacturing sector.
