Dayshift Mechanical Engineer

Summary 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. Superglass, part of Etex's Insulation division, is a top three player in the UK and Ireland glass mineral wool market, manufacturing thermal and acoustic insulation at our plant in Stirling, Scotland. Made largely from recycled glass, our products help make buildings warmer, quieter and more energy efficient. As part of Etex, a global building materials group with around 1,200 teammates across the UK and Ireland, we offer the feel of a local site with the backing of an international business. We're looking for a Dayshift Mechanical Engineer to keep our Stirling plant running, carrying out planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance across our production equipment and building services, and supporting the installation of new plant. You'll join a close-knit maintenance team with a wide range of equipment to work on, and you'll receive training on plant systems and vibration analysis. Core hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm, with occasional 6am starts during planned shutdowns and some night or weekend callouts. What you'll do Carry out planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance across the production plant and building services. Respond to maintenance requests logged in our computerised maintenance management system and record your work there. Start each shift by agreeing tasks with the team, and complete routine daily checks. Work hands-on with conveyor systems, bearings, gearboxes and other rotating equipment. Support the installation of new plant and equipment, in line with current regulations and health and safety guidelines. Give practical help to production team leaders and liaise with suppliers to arrange parts outside normal working hours. Follow health and safety standards and risk assessments and take part in continuous improvement activities such as Kaizen and 5S. What you'll bring An HNC or HND in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent by experience), or a completed Level 3 mechanical engineering apprenticeship. A mechanical engineering background relevant to industrial engineering. Hands-on experience maintaining plant equipment such as conveyor systems, rotating machinery, gearboxes, bearings, pumps, hydraulics and pneumatics, ideally in a manufacturing environment. A process-oriented, autonomous and self-directed working style, able to work on your own or as part of a team. Computer literacy (Word and Excel), and confidence working with a computerised maintenance management system. The ability to move around the production plant, including standing or walking for long periods and lifting heavy equipment using lifting aids. Desirable: An industrial…