JOB DESCRIPTION

About the Role

The Maintenance Engineer will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of plant equipment and facilities at our Glenrothes site. As part of the engineering team, you will be responsible for maintaining CNC machinery, automated welding systems, and associated production equipment.

This role combines hands-on maintenance work with continuous improvement initiatives. You will carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), respond to breakdowns, and support optimisation of equipment performance to maximise uptime.

Success in this role requires strong diagnostic skills, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset toward safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

About the Company

NOV delivers technology-driven solutions that support the global energy industry. With a heritage dating back to 1862, we are known for innovation, quality, and reliability.

NOV Subsea Production Systems (SPS) UK is part of our global network, delivering engineering excellence and supporting customers across drilling, completion, and production markets.

What We Offer

• Stable, long-term employment in a global organization

• Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies (CNC, automation, welding systems)

• Opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement and innovation initiatives

• A strong safety-first culture with clear procedures and support

• Professional development and training opportunities

• Competitive compensation and benefits package (country-specific)

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on CNC machines, automated welding systems, and plant equipment

• Diagnose faults and perform repairs to minimise downtime and ensure production continuity

• Respond to breakdowns, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions

• Ensure all equipment complies with statutory regulations and internal safety standards

• Maintain accurate maintenance records, including work performed and downtime reporting

• Support installation, commissioning, and validation of new equipment

• Collaborate with production teams to improve equipment reliability and performance

• Contribute to development of predictive and condition-based maintenance strategies

• Manage spare parts and maintenance consumables availability

• Promote a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance with HSE policies

Qualifications & Skills

Essential:

• HNC/HND in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronic Engineering (or equivalent)

• Completed apprenticeship (time-served)

• Experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment

• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills (mechanical and/or electrical)

• Experience with planned maintenance systems

• Good computer literacy (MS Office)

• Solid understanding of health & safety regulations

Desirable:

• Degree in Engineering discipline

• IOSH / NEBOSH certification

• Experience with CNC machinery and automated welding systems

• Knowledge of PLC systems and industrial automation

• Experience in oil & gas or heavy engineering environment

• Familiarity with ISO standards and compliance requirements

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure

• Ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment

• Clear communication of technical issues to stakeholders

• Proactive and improvement-driven mindset

• Strong teamwork and cross-functional collaboration

• Ownership and accountability for equipment performance

Why Join Us?

You'll join a global organisation where safety, quality, and innovation are at the core of everything we do. This role offers a hands-on technical environment where you can directly impact operational performance while developing your expertise in advanced manufacturing technologies.

You will work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to continuous improvement, and grow within a company that values technical excellence and career progression.

Join our Global Family

At NOV, we are committed to supporting your personal, financial, and professional wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Finance & Protection

• Pension Plan

• Income Protection

• Life Assurance

• Personal Accident Coverage

Flexible Benefits (via salary sacrifice options for you and your family)

• Dental Insurance

• Healthcare Cash Plan

• Partner Life Assurance

• Critical Illness Cover

• Retail Vouchers

• Gym Membership

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Travel Insurance

ABOUT US

Every day, the oil and gas industry's best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.

We Power the Industry that Powers the World

Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success-now and in the future.

Global Family

We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.

Purposeful Innovation

Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.

Service Above All

This drives us to anticipate our customers' needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.