Maintenance Technician

The Rewards and Benefits on Offer: • Full-time, permanent contract from day one • Immediate start available • Employee Assistance Programme • Death in Service Benefit X3 • Healthcare initiatives • Work with blue chip organisations and clients • Free on-site parking • Company sick pay • Ongoing training and development opportunities • Company pension scheme • Holiday entitlement plus statutory holidays MTrec’s New Job Opportunity: MTrec Technical are proudly representing a leading engineering and manufacturing business based in Dalkeith, as they seek to appoint an experienced Maintenance Technician to their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, providing hands-on engineering support across all departments. You'll play a vital role in maximising equipment performance, supporting continuous improvement projects, and contributing to the overall reliability and efficiency of site operations. The Job You Will Do: • Provide emergency breakdown support to production machinery and equipment • Conduct regular planned maintenance as per the maintenance schedule • Support the UK Engineering Manager with engineering projects, including design, specification, purchasing, and installation • Carry out mechanical and electrical repairs across a wide range of production and support equipment • Monitor equipment performance, identifying and resolving recurring issues • Maintain accurate records for all maintenance activities • Assist with external contractors and service engineers, ensuring adherence to safety standards • Ensure all work aligns with company Health & Safety, ISO 14001, and industry compliance standards • Take part in initiatives to improve downtime, efficiency, health and safety, and hygiene • Maintain a clean, organised and hazard-free work environment About You: • Qualifications in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (Electrical preferred) • Recognised time-served apprenticeship • Proven maintenance experience in a factory/manufacturing environment (essential) • Post-apprenticeship experience in a similar role (desirable) • Knowledge ofMotors, drives, PLCs, gearboxes, transmissions • Strong team player with a proactive attitude • Excellent initiative and problem-solving skills