Job Description

I am excited to be working with an innovative manufacturing organisation based in Duns to recruit an experienced

Maintenance Engineer

. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of maintenance activity across specialist production equipment, ensuring smooth and efficient site operations.

Reporting to the Operations Director, you will lead preventative maintenance, fault-finding, repairs, and improvement projects that directly support business performance. You'll also receive full training on their unique hypochlorous generation systems -- a fantastic opportunity to broaden your technical expertise and develop your career.

This role also includes

occasional travel to customer sites across the UK and potentially internationally

, supporting equipment installation and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct calibration, servicing, and repairs of manufacturing equipment Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults to minimise downtime Deliver scheduled preventative maintenance and share insights with the Operations Director Ensure all plant and equipment comply with health & safety standards Support process improvements and contribute ideas to boost operational efficiency Carry out minor repairs on pumps and production assets Participate in site improvement projects Provide support during busier periods including holiday cover Install, maintain, and service equipment at customer premises in the UK and occasionally overseas

What They're Looking For

Essential Qualifications

HND / NVQ (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Desirable Qualifications:

17th Edition Electrical Installations standard

Essential Experience

Minimum

2 years' experience

within mechanical/electrical engineering or a manufacturing environment

Desirable Experience

Previous experience as a Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing setting

Essential Skills

Good Microsoft Office skills Strong teamwork and confident working independently Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Highly organised with strong attention to detail Effective task prioritisation

Desirable Skills

Knowledge of safety, product quality and operational efficiency standards

Essential Circumstances

Flexibility to work occasional overtime when required Willingness to travel to customer sites across the UK and occasionally overseas
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to 36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Duns TD11: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Are you open to occasional travel across the UK and internationally? Can you talk me through your experience with electrical and mechanical fault-finding? Have you worked with manufacturing or industrial machinery before? What type? Do you have any experience with risk assessments, permitting systems, or lock-out/tag-out?
Experience:

Maintenance Engineering: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person