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Mechanical Fitter
Job Posted: 11 days ago
Salary: £ 48 - 96.4 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Dalry
Expire in: 16 days
Job Description
Mechanical Fitter (Workshop-Based)
Location: Dalry, Ayrshire
Duration: Until end of the year (approx. 9 months)
Start Date: Immediate
Work Environment: Workshop-based, onsite
Working Hours: 38 hours per week
Mon-Thu: 07:45 - 16:00
Fri: 07:45 - 14:30
Overtime: Available midweek on an adhoc basis and shutdowns
Shutdowns: Up to 12 per year
One major shutdown every six weeks (10-12 hour shifts)
Additional planned shutdowns as required
38-hour working week with potential overtime subject to site needs.
About the Role
We are recruiting three Mechanical Fitters to support with workshop-based overhaul and repair activities. These roles are critical in ensuring the ongoing reliability of mechanical and rotating equipment across the site. Candidates will work as part of a high-performing maintenance team with a strong focus on equipment integrity, precision, and safe working practices.
Key Responsibilities
Workshop-Based Overhaul & Repairs
Complete strip-down, inspection, overhaul, repair, and reassembly of mechanical equipment.
Conduct workshop-based servicing across a range of rotating machinery.
Perform detailed mechanical fault-finding and corrective maintenance.
Rotating Equipment
Work with pumps, gearboxes, motors, and associated rotating assets.
Carry out component replacement, bearing changes, alignment tasks, and functional testing.
Maintenance & Plant Support
Support maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability and availability.
Interpret mechanical drawings, engineering schematics, and work instructions.
Adhere to all site safety standards, procedures, and permit-to-work systems.
Essential Requirements
Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter within industrial, manufacturing, or process environments.
Strong knowledge of rotating equipment and workshop repair procedures.
Demonstrable mechanical fault-finding and equipment overhaul skills.
Ability to work onsite within an active plant environment.
Preferred Experience & Qualifications
Previous work in a plant environment, ideally within pharmaceuticals, chemicals, or similar regulated industries.
Holding one or more industry safety cards (e.g., IC, CCNSG, or equivalent).
Note: Exact card requirements are being confirmed with the client.
Personal Attributes
Methodical, safety-focused approach to all tasks.
Strong practical engineering skills and attention to detail.
Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work effectively within a workshop team.
Additional Information
Roles are workshop-based and not field installation roles.
Umbrella Rates
£48ph - Upto 38 hours Monday-Friday
£67.20ph - Over 38 hours Monday-Friday and first 4 hours Saturday
£96.40ph - Over 4 hours Saturday and all hours Sunday
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