Maintenance Engineer
| Company: | Connect Appointments |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £42,000 - £42,000 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Kirkcaldy, KY1 3NU |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 19 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Connect Appointments is recruiting a
Maintenance Engineer to join our clients high-volume production facility in
Kirkcaldy.
This is a hands-on role where you'll have real ownership of keeping the plant running and the space to shape the preventative maintenance programme.
What's on offer?
- A full-time permanent position
- 40 hours per week on a rotating shift
£42,000 per annum
pattern:
Week 1: Monday to Friday, 6am to 2pm
Week 2: Monday to Friday, 2pm to 10pm
Week 3: Sunday to Thursday, 10pm to 6am
As a Maintenance Engineer, your duties will include:
- Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs across electrical motors, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, conveyors and production equipment
- Planning and delivering the preventative maintenance programme to minimise machine downtime
- Responding to breakdowns quickly and efficiently to keep production running
- Supporting factory operatives with machine changeovers and preparation of change parts
- Maintaining accurate maintenance documentation and managing critical spares
To be considered as a Maintenance Engineer, you will need:
- A time-served electrical or mechanical engineering background is
- A Higher National Certificate level qualification is
- Previous experience in a food or FMCG manufacturing environment is
- Strong fault-finding skills across multiple engineering disciplines
essential
desirable
desirable
A full UK driving licence and good physical fitness
Interested in this Maintenance Engineer role?
Apply now or call us on 01592 802 541.
CAKIR
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