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Date Added: Tue 24/03/2026

Mechanical Engineer

Bathgate, UK
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Company: PEOPLE SOLUTIONS GROUP LIMITED

Job Type: Permanent, FullTime

Salary: £18.00 per hour

Mechanical Engineer

People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer to join our well-established client in Bathgate.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking for an ongoing role with the potential to become permanent, covering long-term sickness within the team.

Shifts:

  • Monday – Friday
  • Initial training period: 8am – 4pm (Day Shift)
  • Following training: Rotational shift pattern including days, back shifts and night shifts (shift allowance paid on top)

Rates of Pay:

  • £18.00 per hour
  • Additional shift allowance once on rotation

Benefits:

Your benefits as a Mechanical Engineer are:

  • Weekly pay
  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Opportunity to move into a permanent role
  • Shift allowance once fully trained
  • Ongoing work with a well-established company

Day-to-Day Duties:

As a Mechanical Engineer, your duties will include:

  • Conducting maintenance and repair work on pumps and conveyor systems
  • Undertaking general mechanical engineering tasks
  • Diagnosing faults and carrying out effective repairs
  • Supporting planned and reactive maintenance across the site
  • Ensuring all work is completed in line with health and safety procedures
  • Working as part of a team to minimise downtime and maintain efficiency

Essential Skills:

The skills required as a Mechanical Engineer are:

  • Experience working with pumps and conveyor systems
  • Strong mechanical knowledge and fault-finding ability
  • Ability to carry out both planned and reactive maintenance
  • Good understanding of health and safety practices
  • Reliable and able to work both independently and as part of a team

Desirable Experience:

  • Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is advantageous

Training:

  • Full training provided during initial day shift period before moving onto rotational shifts

Apply:

If you are ready to take on this hands-on engineering role, apply today by clicking the link below or get in touch with our recruitment team to find out more.

People Solutions do not charge any of their candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process

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