Mechanical Shift Fitter

CV TECHNICAL LTD

Posted a day ago, valid for 11 days

Inverness, Highland IV2 6TR, Scotland

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The position is for a Mechanical Shift Fitter in Inverness, offering a salary of £46,442.
The role involves planned and reactive maintenance in a manufacturing facility, reporting to the maintenance manager.
Candidates must have a minimum of NVQ LV3 in a mechanical discipline and have completed a four-year recognized apprenticeship.
Experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, and fault finding is required, with a background in sawmills or wood products being desirable.
The company promotes progressive training and development, aiming to enhance employee skills within a supportive engineering team.

MECHANICAL SHIFT FITTER

INVERNESS

PANAMAS

£46,442

We are looking for a motivated mechanical fitter to join a market leading manufacturing company. Reporting directly to the maintenance manager you will be a key member in ensuring the production facility is kept running. You will be involved in all aspects of planned and reactive maintenance within their operation. With progressive training and development this company is always is always looking to enhance its employees and their skill sets, whilst additionally being supported by a welcoming team of engineers. The position will appeal to a strong engineer looking for their next challenging role within in a secure and stable company.

Role Description

Ensuring planned and reactive maintenance is carried out safely and correctly
Identify MIP initiatives to supervisor.
Identifying and implementing improvements
Daily checks of workload at the start of each shift and ensure they are completed as required, signing off on all jobs.
Complete all tasks in an efficient and effective manner.
Assist through performance the achievement of area goals.
Liaison with other departments to ensure safe and efficient running of the plant.
Working with saws, edge banders, bearings, gearboxes, belts, chains, cutters
General fitting

Skills and Qualifications

Minimum NVQ LV3 Mechanical discipline
Completed a four-year recognised apprenticeship (Essential)
Competency in hydraulics, pneumatics, lubrication, vibration analysis and alignment
Fault Finding
Fabrication

Desirable

Experience within sawmills/wood products
Welding

Background: Manufacturing

In return for your commitment my client offers a stable and secure career for a technically motivated engineer. If you feel this is of interest please send your CV directly to Jordan Hindhaugh at or call for a confidential discussion on .

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