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Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

Job Posted: 20 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: City of Glasgow

Expire in: 8 days

Job Description

£40,195 + £3,000 Market Supplement + £1,500 Weekend Allowance

Rising to £42,440 after successful probation

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Maintenance Fitter to join our team in Glasgow. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic continuous process environment where safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement are highly valued.

The Role

As a Maintenance Fitter, you will be responsible for carrying out high-quality mechanical maintenance activities across plant equipment and machinery, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and compliance with all safety procedures.

You will work as part of a rota system to support operational requirements, including one weekend in five and occasional out-of-hours support when required.

Key Responsibilities

  * Maintain safe working conditions and adhere to all maintenance safety standards

  * Ensure strict compliance with Permit to Work systems and all associated safety procedures including:

      * Hot Work

      * Confined Space Entry

      * Working at Height

      * Lifting, Slinging & Rigging

  * Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical equipment to a high standard

  * Perform precision equipment setup and alignments to design specifications

  * Read and interpret mechanical drawings and P&IDs

  * Supervise subcontractors when required

  * Report work progress, inspections, and defects to management

  * Maintain tools and equipment in good working order

  * Support food safety standards and report any related issues

  * Participate in training and development activities

  * Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the site

About You

To be successful in this role, you should have:

  * HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)

  * A recognised mechanical apprenticeship

  * 3–4+ years’ post-apprenticeship experience as a Mechanical Technician/Fitter

  * Experience within a continuous process industry environment

  * Strong mechanical fitting and maintenance experience

  * Knowledge of hydraulic systems

  * Ability to read mechanical drawings and process P&IDs

  * Experience with mobile plant maintenance

  * Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills

  * Welding and fabrication experience (highly desirable)

  * Slinging & lifting experience

  * A proactive attitude toward Health & Safety

  * Ability to work independently and within a small team

  * Flexibility and willingness to support operational requirements

What We Offer

Competitive salary package

£3,000 market supplement

£1,500 weekend allowance

Salary increase after successful probation

Health insurance and healthcare package

29 days annual leave plus 4 statutory holidays

Supportive and down-to-earth working environment

Flat organisational structure where initiative is valued

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Strong focus on employee growth and continuous learning

If you are a skilled Mechanical Maintenance professional looking for your next opportunity in a supportive and safety-focused environment, we would love to hear from you

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