Maintenance Engineer

  • Job ref: 129/01238
  • Type: Full Time, Permanent
  • Location: Duns, Scotland
  • Recruiting office: Borders
  • Date posted: 5 December 2025

Job details

  • Full Time
  • Permanent
  • Duns, Scotland
  • Job Ref: 129/01238

We’re looking for a hands-on Maintenance Engineer, to play a key role in keeping our clients site running safely and efficiently — minimising downtime and ensuring equipment performs at its best.

You’ll be involved in preventative maintenance, fault finding, electrical/mechanical repairs, and continuous improvement projects. Full training will be provided on our specialised equipment.

 

  • Carry out preventative maintenance and equipment repairs.

  • Diagnose and fix electrical and mechanical faults.

  • Calibrate and maintain production and plant equipment.

  • Support production operations during busy periods.

  • Ensure all work complies with safety and quality standards.

  • Contribute to site improvement and efficiency initiatives.

  • Qualifications: HND/NVQ (or equivalent) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.

  • Experience: Minimum 2 years in a maintenance or manufacturing role.

  • Skills: Strong problem-solving, good IT knowledge, and attention to detail.

  • Desirable: 17th Edition Electrical qualification and experience in a manufacturing setting.

  • Flexibility: Able to work occasional overtime when required.

If you’re a proactive engineer who enjoys problem-solving and keeping operations running smoothly, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply please email your CV and Cover letter to borders@driverhire.co.uk

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