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Maintenance Fitter – Nightshift
Job Posted: 18 days ago
Salary: £ 17.78 - 17.78 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Humbie
Expire in: 10 days
Job Description
Maintenance Fitter – Nightshift
Location: Humbie, East Lothian
Pay: £17.78 per hour + 20% nightshift allowance (approx. £40,000 per annum)
Shift: 22:00 – 06:00am, Monday - Friday
Role Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Are you an experienced Maintenance Fitter with a background in sawmilling, timber processing, or heavy manufacturing? We’re looking for a Nightshift Maintenance Fitter to join a leading timber production facility based in Humbie, East Lothian.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer who enjoys hands-on maintenance work in a fast-paced, high-volume industrial environment.
About the Role
You’ll work as part of a small, dedicated maintenance team responsible for ensuring the smooth and reliable operation of sawmill equipment, including conveyors, saw lines, hydraulics, pneumatics, and automated systems. The focus is on minimising downtime and keeping production running efficiently during the night shift.
Key Responsibilities
Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on sawmill and timber processing machinery.
Carry out planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance activities.
Overhaul and replace motors, bearings, chains, and hydraulic components.
Support continuous improvement projects to optimise plant performance.
Use computerised maintenance systems (CMMS) to record all work carried out.
Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely and in line with site procedures.
About You
Time-served mechanical fitter or equivalent qualification.
Previous experience in a sawmill, timber processing, or heavy manufacturing environment.
Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance skills.
Confident fault-finding and problem-solving under pressure.
Able to work independently and take initiative on night shifts.
Safety-conscious with a proactive approach to maintenance.
Having a drivers licence and access to a vehicle would be beneficial due to the location and shift pattern
Interested?
Apply today and bring your experience to a leading timber manufacturer where your skills will help keep production running at peak performanceBefore You Apply
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