Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Lead
CV-LibraryFort WilliampermanentPosted: 10 April 2026
Apply NowFINTEC recruit is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - lead role - for our engineering/production client based in Lochaber, Scotland. This is a permanent position with salary up to £51,460 plus a performance bonus structure plus benefits and contributory pension scheme plus relocation assistance where relevant. Working Monday to Friday 07:30 a.m. to 1600, early finish on Fridays at 12:30 p.m . Leading support engineering maintenance projects across the business.
Responsibilities:
Provide reactive maintenance while meeting H&S and environmental standards
Contribute to development of the weekly maintenance schedule
Write and review policies and procedures, able to conduct HSEQ activities as required, ensuring written isolation procedures are followed
Manage the trade and apprentice workforce in your area
Identify changing/new engineering standards/legislation which require site action/compliance.
Instil a reliability focused culture within direct reports, and the maintenance function – Leading on reliability projects using recognised lean principles.
Provide support and training for the team , to diagnose and fault find equipment failures.
Support the Engineering team on new equipment installation, providing long-term maintenance input.
Provide support and training to diagnose and fault find equipment failures, coaching for the maintenance team.
Skills and Experience required for the Mechanical Maintenance Engineering role.
Engineering maintenance knowledge, in a heavy engineering environment (Mechanical bias).
Good understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation.
HNC or above in an engineering discipline demonstrable experience & willingness to commit to further studies
Knowledge of industrial scale process plant operations and maintenance, including related standards, codes of practice and technical procedures.
People management / coaching / mentoring of engineering staff.
Experience working in a COMAH environment desirable.
Full details available on application. To apply please submit your current CV or apply via our FINTEC recruit website. INDH
Responsibilities:
Provide reactive maintenance while meeting H&S and environmental standards
Contribute to development of the weekly maintenance schedule
Write and review policies and procedures, able to conduct HSEQ activities as required, ensuring written isolation procedures are followed
Manage the trade and apprentice workforce in your area
Identify changing/new engineering standards/legislation which require site action/compliance.
Instil a reliability focused culture within direct reports, and the maintenance function – Leading on reliability projects using recognised lean principles.
Provide support and training for the team , to diagnose and fault find equipment failures.
Support the Engineering team on new equipment installation, providing long-term maintenance input.
Provide support and training to diagnose and fault find equipment failures, coaching for the maintenance team.
Skills and Experience required for the Mechanical Maintenance Engineering role.
Engineering maintenance knowledge, in a heavy engineering environment (Mechanical bias).
Good understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation.
HNC or above in an engineering discipline demonstrable experience & willingness to commit to further studies
Knowledge of industrial scale process plant operations and maintenance, including related standards, codes of practice and technical procedures.
People management / coaching / mentoring of engineering staff.
Experience working in a COMAH environment desirable.
Full details available on application. To apply please submit your current CV or apply via our FINTEC recruit website. INDH