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Permanent

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Lead

FINTEC recruit Ltd
Fort William
money-bag £48000 - £51000/annum
Posted: 10 April 2026 (3 weeks ago)
Closing date: 10 May 2026
Ref: 224968461

FINTEC 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 

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