Day Shift Mechanical Engineer

We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry.

At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and our communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow & lead? Join us as a Day Shift Mechanical Engineer in Stirling, Scotland!

We are recruiting for a Dayshift Mechanical Engineer at our Stirling site (Superglass). This is a hands-on, predominantly planned maintenance role within a close-knit engineering team on a manufacturing site. The successful candidate will carry out routine and reactive mechanical maintenance on a variety of equipment including conveyor systems, bearings, gearboxes and other rotating equipment.

What you’ll do:

• Carry out planned and preventative mechanical maintenance across production plant and building services.
• Support the reactive maintenance team with breakdowns when required.
• Ensure all work complies with Health & Safety regulations, including completing risk assessments.
• Support installations and commissioning of new equipment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities such as Kaizen and 5S to drive operational excellence.

What you’ll bring:

• HNC/HND qualification in Mechanical Engineering or completion of a Level 3 apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven mechanical engineering experience within a manufacturing environment is advantageous.
• Strong skills in maintaining plant equipment including conveyors, rotating machinery, pumps, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Process oriented, self-directed and autonomous, with the ability to work as part of a greater team.
• Excellent communication skills and computer literacy (MS Word, Excel).

Why join us?

• Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
• Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions
• We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination
• Flexibility: For us, hybrid and flexible working is all about trust, and we want you to be able to do your best work (depending on the role).