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Mechanical Craftsperson
Job Posted: 16 minutes ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Fort William, Highlands
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Mechanical Maintenance Craftsperson (Garage Mechanic)
📍 Fort William, Scottish Highlands
💷 Base Salary: £39,855.49
💷 + Annual Callout Payment: £4,135.03
💷 + Annual Shift Allowance: £719.59
💷 = Total Annual Compensation: £44,710.11
🛠️ Full-time | Permanent | Monday-Friday (paid breaks)
Are you a time-served Mechanical Craftsperson with a background in vehicle maintenance? Looking for a better work-life balance in one of the UK's most scenic and adventure-rich locations?
We're recruiting a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Craftsperson to join a dedicated maintenance team based in the heart of the Highlands. This is your chance to live and work where others go to escape-while securing a stable, rewarding career with outstanding benefits.
The Role
In this hands-on role, you'll be responsible for:
Planned and reactive mechanical maintenance
Diagnosing and repairing faults across a variety of plant equipment
Supporting rapid breakdown response and root cause analysis
Promoting a reliability-focused maintenance culture
Working closely with operations teams to minimise downtime
What You'll Need
Essential:
Time-served mechanical apprenticeship
Solid experience working with vehicles
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings
Good communication and teamworking skills
Desirable (training provided):
Experience with Forklifts, Sweepers, Tractors, Skip Lorries, Front-End Loaders
Familiarity with Overhead Cranes, Compressors, Pneumatic & Hydraulic Systems
Background in a COMAH environment
What's in It for You?
Total compensation: £44,710.11 per annum
25 days annual leave + 8 public holidays
Paid on-call rota & bonus scheme
Company pension contribution from 4% up to 9%
Life assurance (6x salary)
Choice of healthcare plan - private medical or cash healthcare
Onsite gym & employee wellness initiatives
Education support grant: £1,000 per child in university, per year
Cycle to Work scheme
Recognition & reward programmes
Staff discounts (local and national retailers)Before You Apply
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