Mechanical Fitter

Posted 12 hours ago, valid for 19 days

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH105BP, Scotland

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The position is for a Mechanical Fitter in Edinburgh with a salary of £36,000 plus overtime.
The role involves performing preventative and reactive maintenance on machinery and equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
Candidates must be time-served in a Mechanical Engineering discipline and have experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong fault-finding skills and proficiency in using hand and power tools are essential for this position.
The job offers a Monday to Friday schedule, investment in training, and opportunities for career progression.

Mechanical Fitter, Edinburgh, £36,000 plus overtime

We are looking for Mechanical Fitters to join our established manufacturing team in Edinburgh. As a Mechanical Fitter you will play a crucial role in performing preventative and reactive maintenance on machinery and equipment to ensure operational efficiency.

As a Mechanical Fitter you will be tasked with:

Routine inspections and performance tests on mechanical systems
Repair and reassembly of equipment as per technical drawings
Set-up, calibration and commissioning of new equipment
Use of diagnostic tools to identify and resolve faults effectively
Continuous improvement tasks to improve production efficiency

What you can expect:

A Monday to Friday day shift working 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
Opportunity to work regular overtime at enhanced rates
Investment in training & development
A permanent contract and career progression with a well-respected business

What we're looking for:

Applicants should be time-served in a Mechanical Engineering discipline
A solid work history and a can-do enthusiastic approach to work
Strong fault-finding and trouble shooting skills
Proficient in the use of hand and power tools for repair and assembly tasks
Experience of working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment with exposure to heavy machinery

If you're interested in working for a well-respected business, then we'd love to hear from you. Apply now! We will be in touch quickly to have a chat and book you in for an interview.

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