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Mechanical Engineers – Fife, Scotland - £47,000-£50,000 basic -  4 on / 4 off shifts

Posted 16 October 2025
Salary £47,000 – £50,000 DOE
LocationFife
Job type Permanent
Discipline AgriTech, Machinery & Engineering
ReferenceRS - 59849

Job description

Mechanical Engineers 
Mechanical Engineers – Fife, Scotland - £47,000-£50,000 basic -  4 on / 4 off shifts

The Job:
An excellent opportunity has arisen for experienced Mechanical Engineers to join a market-leading UK manufacturing business. With two well-established production sites located close together in Fife, this company offers a dynamic working environment, genuine career progression, and the chance to work on a wide variety of machinery and systems.
You will be part of a large, supportive engineering team that plays a key role in keeping production running efficiently across both sites. This is a fantastic chance to join a stable and well-invested business with an excellent reputation and strong team culture.

Key Responsibilities:
- Planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across a range of machinery
- Rapid fault-finding to minimise downtime and support production
- Planned preventative maintenance and lubrication schedules
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives
- Assisting with spare parts management and external contractors
- Monitoring equipment performance and liaising with operations teams
- Working on a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern (days and nights)

The Candidate:
- Time-served Mechanical Engineer with minimum Level 3 qualification
- 18th Edition desirable but not essential
- CMMS experience highly advantageous
- MHE experience/qualifications beneficial
- Strong communication skills in English (spoken & written)
- A team player with good decision-making skills and attention to detail
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment
Applicants from a range of mechanical backgrounds will be considered, including ex-Forces engineers, CNC machinists looking to progress, or candidates from manufacturing/FMCG environments.

The Package:
- Salary £47,000 – £50,000 DOE
- 30% shift allowance
- Overtime opportunities
- Employee benefits and discounts portal
- Salary sacrifice schemes
- Excellent development and progression opportunities

Please email your CV to Rebekah Shields, Global Recruitment Managing Director, Rebekah@agriRS.co.uk.

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