Maintenance Engineer (Fitter) Salary:
£33,000 – £42,000 per year (dependent on experience) Job Type:
Full-time, Permanent Location:
Site-based, Lockerbie
About Us Pertemps are recruiting for Maintenance Engineer for our client, a leading manufacturer of high-quality roofing products, supplying housebuilders and merchants across the UK, to join their established Maintenance team.
The Role Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor/Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring plant reliability and minimising downtime through effective reactive and planned maintenance. Key responsibilities include:
Responding promptly to breakdowns and carrying out fault finding and diagnostics Delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules Conducting root cause analysis to improve plant reliability Carrying out installation work, upgrades and equipment modifications Supporting Production Supervisors with technical advice Maintaining accurate maintenance records (Syteline system) Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety procedures Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives Providing effective shift handovers This is a hands-on engineering role within a pressurised manufacturing environment.
Shift Pattern This role operates on a
3-week rotating shift pattern
consisting of 12-hour days and nights: Week 1 Mon & Tues: 6am–6pm (Days) Thurs & Fri: 6pm–6am (Nights) Other days: Rest days Week 2 Wed–Sat: 6am–6pm (Days) Sun–Tues: Rest days Week 3 Sun–Wed: 6pm–6am (Nights) Thurs–Sat: Rest days Flexibility is essential due to the nature of the shift rotation.
About You We are looking for a motivated and proactive engineer with:
Essential: Industry-recognised engineering qualification (NVQ, HNC, HND, BTEC, City & Guilds or equivalent) Strong mechanical engineering experience Electrical fault-finding ability Experience working within a fast-moving production environment Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics Strong Health & Safety awareness Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable: Welding experience (MMA / TIG) Knowledge of Continuous Improvement / Lean methodologies Experience using a maintenance management system Project involvement experience You will be resilient, calm under pressure, organised, and able to communicate effectively across departments.
What We Offer Competitive salary (£33,000 – £42,000 DOE) Structured rotating shift pattern Opportunity to develop multi-skilled capabilities Stable employment within an established UK manufacturer Supportive team environment
If you are an experienced Maintenance Engineer or Fitter looking for your next challenge within a reputable manufacturing business, we would love to hear from you.