Shift Mechanical Engineer (Multi-skilled)


Company:	SMS
Salary:	£45,000 - £46,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Kirkcaldy, KY1 2ER
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	5 Aug 2026
Closing date:	4 Sept 2026

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Summary

Shift Mechanical Engineers (Multi-skilled)

Our client, a major manufacturer of light side construction products into the UK and European markets and are looking to recruit a Shift Mechanical Engineer within their Fife manufacturing site. The company are very passionate about producing the highest quality innovative products to the highest standards, using efficient and sustainable processing systems, and investing in the latest technology.

The Role

This role is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment within our client’s facility. Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings is required and if possible, some electrical exposure to 3 phase electrical, motors, drives, controls which would be found in most manufacturing machines. The role requires applicants who have reactive and proactive maintenance and repair experience as well as fault finding experience. These are industrial engineering types of roles and require applicants to work on an early, late and night shift in rotation. Overtime will be available and applicants who are happy to pick this up would be ideal.

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