Job post summary
Date posted: 10 August 2026
Pay: £20.20-£22.76 per hour
Job Description
Maintenance Technician
Location: Glenrothes, Scotland
Contract: Temporary – Initial 3 Months
Pay: £20.20 – £22.76 per hour, including shift premium
The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Technician to join a leading engineering and manufacturing business in Glenrothes.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Maintenance Technician with experience working on CNC and general engineering machinery. You will play an important role in keeping production equipment running safely, efficiently and reliably.
Shift Patterns & Pay
Continental Shift Pattern
12-hour shifts4 days on / 4 days off
£22.76 per hour including shift premium
3-Shift Pattern
Monday to Friday
37 hours per week
Rotating days, backs and nights
£20.20 per hour including shift premium
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on production and manufacturing equipment.
- Diagnose and repair faults on CNC and general engineering machinery.
- Identify and eliminate the root causes of equipment breakdowns and unplanned downtime.
- Complete planned maintenance and follow-up work to a high standard.
- Identify recurring machinery faults and recommend effective solutions.
- Support improvements to machinery reliability, efficiency and performance.
- Identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve maintenance processes.
- Share technical knowledge, information and ideas with colleagues.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of maintenance procedures and working practices.
- Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company Health & Safety procedures.
About You
- An ONC/HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Previous experience in a maintenance engineering or manufacturing environment.
- Good working knowledge of CNC and general engineering machinery.
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
- A good understanding of Health & Safety requirements.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- A proactive approach with the ability to use your own initiative.
- Good attention to detail.
- A flexible and adaptable approach to work.
- The ability to remain calm and effective when working under pressure.
Key Benefits
- Shift premium included
- Choice of 12-hour continental or 3-shift pattern
- Initial 3-month temporary contract with ability to go permanent.
- Opportunity to work within a leading engineering and manufacturing environment
- Excellent opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Technician
Work Location: In person
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