Maintenance Technician - 3 Months +

Maintenance Technician

NRL is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our manufacturing client's team on an initial 3-month temporary contract, with the potential for extension. Glenrothes based.

Shift Patterns

Continental shift: OR 3-shift pattern: Location and Working Pattern Shift options: Continental shifts (12 hours) - 4 on, 4 off3 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.

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.

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