Fitter

Are you an experienced Mechanical Fitter? Do you consider yourself to be reliable and an asset to a busy team? Are you based in or around Glasgow? 

We have a Mechanical Fitter role available within Aggregate Industries Chryston site. This site is responsible for the manufacturing of concrete products to both domestic and commercial customers.

This position is ideal for a time served fitter with experience within a heavy industrial environment. 

Role: Mechanical Fitter

Location: Aggregate Industries, Auchengeich Rd, Moodiesburn, Glasgow G69 0JL

Rate: £17-20ph (dependent upon experience) 

Fixed element bonus also included 

Overtime: OT 1.5 for any hours over 45 

Contract length: 3 months initially with the possibility of an extension/offer of a permanent position 

Shift Patterns: Mon-Fri, 06:30-16:00 (45 hours per week)

Start: ASAP

Responsibilities:

• Carrying out planned maintenance and repairs to site equipment

• Contributing to the preparation and development of Safe Systems of Work for repair procedures

• Responding to unplanned repairs and other requirements

• Responding to plant breakdowns

• Ensuring temporary fixes are followed up with a permanent solution

• Maintaining a high standard of housekeeping 

• Dealing with all daily issues professionally 

• Supporting and training operatives to complete minor maintenance tasks

• Carrying out safety inspections

• Operating the site cComputerised Maintenance Management System

• Reacting promptly to site breakdowns 

• Monitoring and ensuring that all plant stoppages, breakdowns, and logs are documented correctly

• Completing and adhering to all Safety related documentation for all maintenance activity

Essential requirements:

• Full UK Driving License and access to own vehicle 

• Previous experience within a heavy industrial environment (2+ years)

• Proven experience as a mechanical/maintenance fitter

• Knowledge and experience around hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, concrete mixers and silos. 

• Mechanical biassed qualification (time served apprenticeship, Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ)

• Fabrication and welding experience (2+years)

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Strong work ethic and drive to support the rest of the team 

• Experience planning and implementing maintenance schedules

• Good knowledge of working to engineering drawings 

• Strong understanding of current Health and Safety Legislation

Benefits:

• Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role

• Paid holiday

• Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts

• Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend

• Opportunity for progression into permanent roles 

Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements. 

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, Drug and Alcohol test and reference checks.