Maintenance Engineer

  • National Oilwell Varco
  • Glenrothes, Fife
  • Apr 16, 2026
Full time Engineering

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
  • Dental Insurance
  • Healthcare Cash Plan
  • Partner Life Assurance
  • Critical Illness Cover
  • Retail Vouchers
  • Gym Membership
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Travel Insurance