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Mechanical Engineer

SCINERGY Recruitment LimitedHillhead, Glasgow City Centre🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 24 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Mechanical Engineer role offers the exciting opportunity to lead crucial maintenance activities within the growing Energy from Waste sector, contributing directly to operational success and asset protection. You'll thrive here if you have strong leadership capabilities and experience in heavy industrial environments, with the added benefit of an excellent compensation package and a supportive team. Apply today to advance your career in a vital industry!

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Mechanical Engineer – Energy from Waste

Excellent salary + bonus + private medical + pension

Glasgow, Scotland

SCINERGY Recruitment are recruiting a Mechanical Engineer to join an established Energy from Waste plant in Glasgow. Working alongside the Electrical and C&I Engineers, you will lead mechanical engineering and maintenance activities to maximise plant availability, protect asset value and support the site's safety, environmental and financial targets.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Leading and supporting the site's Mechanical Technicians
  • Planning and delivering preventative, planned and reactive maintenance
  • Fault-finding and maintenance across pumps, valves, gearboxes, compressors and conveyors
  • Managing statutory inspections and compliance with PSSR, LOLER and PUWER
  • Supporting planned outages, shutdowns and plant improvement projects
  • Maintaining accurate records through the CMMS
  • Managing contractors, site stores and the mechanical workshop
  • Working closely with operations, electrical and C&I teams

Experience and Qualifications

  • Mechanical engineering apprenticeship with an HNC/HND or equivalent
  • Maintenance / engineering experience within heavy process environments – power generation, steel making, petrochemical, refining etc
  • Previous supervisory or team leadership experience
  • Strong knowledge of industrial mechanical plant and maintenance practices
  • Experience using a CMMS and working within relevant safety legislation

What's on Offer?

  • Excellent basic salary depending on experience
  • Annual bonus
  • Private medical cover
  • Company pension
  • The chance to join the growing EFW industry

For further information or to apply please contact Steve at SCINERGY Recruitment on 02030 386 115 or email


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