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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Manufacturing) – Johnstone

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  • Full Time
  • Permanent
  • Johnstone PA5 8PE
  • £40,300 per annum with an OTE of £47,000 - £50,000 including shift allowances / Year

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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Manufacturing) – Johnstone

Are you a passionate Mechanical Maintenance Engineer eager to grow your engineering career within a vibrant and supportive team? Johnstone offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a thriving environment where your creativity and dedication will be valued.
Have you worked for well-established manufacturing operations or fast-paced factory environments? This role could be the perfect next step for you!

 

What We Offer:
Competitive basic salary of £40,300 per annum with an OTE of £47,000 – £50,000 including shift allowances
Structured career development framework through a defined Level 1-3 skills matrix
Long-term stability and excellent premium earnings through rotational shift layouts
Clear, proven pathway for engineers to step up into Chargehand / Senior Engineer positions
Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time

 

Your Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver exceptional mechanical engineering quality and service across automated production equipment
  • Carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance, responding rapidly to machinery breakdowns
  • Collaborate closely with manufacturing teams to support site production targets and minimize line downtime
  • Assist with preventative maintenance activities, site engineering projects, and machinery upgrades

 

What We’re Looking For:

  • Experience in proven mechanical engineering and fault-finding within manufacturing (moulding environments highly desirable)
  • Relevant mechanical engineering qualifications (ideally HNC/HND or equivalent)
  • Flexibility to transition to rotational shift layouts following an initial day-shift onboarding period
  • Strong problem-solving capabilities and a proactive approach to safety and preventative maintenance

Ready to take your engineering career to the next level? Apply now to join our professional and friendly team in Johnstone!

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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer role based in Johnstone, offering a basic salary of £40,300 per annum with OTE of £47,000 - £50,000 including shift allowances. This is a Permanent, Full Time position with an initial day-shift onboarding period before moving to rotational shifts.

  • Competitive salary with excellent shift earnings
  • Structured level 1-3 skills matrix and career development
  • Clear progression to chargehand and senior engineer roles
  • Long-term stability in a supportive manufacturing environment
  • Hands-on planned and reactive maintenance on automated production equipment

This is a great opportunity to join a friendly, professional team where your skills will be valued and developed. You will benefit from structured progression, genuine stability, and the chance to build a long-term engineering career in a thriving manufacturing setting.