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Shift Mechanical Engineers (Multi-skilled)

Shift Mechanical Engineers (Multi-skilled)

📍 EH54, Livingston, West Lothian
£42,000 per annum
£42000 - £43000/annum £42-43K including shift allowance
Industry: Engineering
Posted: 16-06-2026
Company: SMS Specialist Recruitment Limited
Type: Permanent
Reference: 225256851

Job Description:

Shift Mechanical Engineers (Multi-skilled)

Our client, a major manufacturer into the UK are looking to recruit a Mechanical Engineering within their Livingstone 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.

The Person

Applicants will preferably have present or previous mechanical and basic electrical maintenance and repair experience. Applicant with fault finding experience would be ideal. Applicants should be suitably qualified within mechanical trade experience (time served or apprenticeship) and if possible, some electrical knowledge but should ideally be mechanically minded with some basic electrical experience. If you feel you have the natural confidence and enthusiasm demonstrates your ability to undertake this challenging and rewarding new career, please contact us as soon as possible.

Shift Engineer, rotating 3 shifts (early, late, night) £42-43K including shift allowance + Overtime + pension scheme, Life Insurance Scheme and 34 days holiday.

Contact us to discuss this opportunity and your application to this exciting role, as local interviews will take place over the next few weeks in the Livinstone area.

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