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Mechanical Maintenance Technician - Shift

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited
Duns Full-time GBP 50,288 – 50,288
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Mechanical Maintenance Technician - Shift

£50,288.70 + Overtime + Training + Progression + Excellent Company Benefits

Duns, Scottish Borders (Commutable from Berwick upon Tweed, Kelso, Galashiels, Eyemouth)

Are you a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking for a shift based role where you can maximise your earnings while benefiting from structured time off across a long term rotation?

This is a great opportunity to join a well established global manufacturer at a modern site that has recently seen major investment in new equipment and production lines, with clear opportunities for progression.

In this role, you'll carry out planned and reactive maintenance across industrial equipment, working closely with the engineering team to minimise downtime and improve reliability, with overtime available to increase your earnings.

This would suit a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer from a manufacturing or industrial background who is comfortable working shifts and looking for a role offering strong earning potential and long term stability.

The Role:

  • Mechanical maintenance across production and site equipment

  • Planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding and repairs

  • Supporting continuous improvement and reliability projects

  • 12 hour shifts, days and nights on a rotating pattern

  • Structured shift cycle with extended time off across rotation

  • Overtime available to increase earnings

The Person:
  • Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

  • Happy working 12 hour days and nights

  • Manufacturing or industrial background

Reference Number: BBBH272061

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Matilda Hocknell at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

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