Maintenance Engineer – Prestwick | £19.50/hr | Temp to Perm | Sustainable Manufacturing Environment

Aspirare is currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join a dynamic and fast-paced manufacturing facility based in Prestwick. This is a temp-to-perm position offering long-term career potential, a competitive hourly rate, and stable, full-time hours. The ideal candidate will have a solid mechanical background, proven experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment, and a proactive, hands-on approach to fault-finding and repairs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out regular preventative and routine maintenance on production machinery to ensure consistent performance and reliability
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime and maintain production flow
• Identify, diagnose, and repair mechanical faults to restore machinery to optimal working condition
• Support the Engineering Manager in ensuring smooth and efficient plant operations
• Complete all tasks in compliance with health and safety regulations and company procedures

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing, FMCG, or automated production environment
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification in Mechanical Engineering
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and respond swiftly to equipment breakdowns
• Strong mechanical fault-finding, troubleshooting, and diagnostic skills
• Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively within a team

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate of £19.50
• Overtime paid at 1.5x the standard rate
• Temp-to-perm opportunity available after 13 weeks
• Stable, full-time position within a growing company
• Supportive team environment with modern, well-equipped facilities

If you meet the above criteria and are looking for a long-term maintenance engineering role in the Prestwick area, we want to hear from you. Submit your CV today to be considered.

Please Note: Only applicants with the right to work in the UK will be considered. Work visas are not provided, and applicants must handle this before applying.