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