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Mechanical Fitter

Zachary Daniels
Posted 11 days ago, valid for 14 days
Location

Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire KA3 2HJ, Scotland

Salary

£32,000 - £38,400 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The client is a well-established production and processing company in Scotland, seeking experienced Mechanical Fitters to join their team. Responsibilities include responding to plant downtime, repairing equipment, and participating in maintenance overhauls. Applicants must hold relevant vocational qualifications and have experience in a heavy manufacturing environment. The position requires flexibility to cover a 24/7 shift pattern, with available shifts including continental, weekend nightshift, and weekday nightshift. The salary for this role is £42,000 including shift allowance.

My client is a leading production and processing company with a great reputation within their respective sectors. It is a major employer within the area, and has had a presence in Scotland for over 100 years. They are currently looking to recruit a number of experienced Mechanical Fitters to join their team. Responsibilities:

  • Respond to plant downtime to ensure that the plant can maximise throughput
  • Responsible for repairing and replacing damaged equipment
  • Interrogate, fault find and resolve any problems that are shown on the company's equipment
  • Active participation in and close out of assigned tasks associated with summer & winter overhauls to ensure all plant equipment is maintained and repaired as required
  • Active participation and meaningful engagement in continuous improvement activities and meetings
  • Repair and overhaul of all plant & equipment as required
  • Completion of work permits as required and adherence to health and safety standards

Education & Experience:

  • All applicants should hold City & Guilds or similar vocational qualifications and have completed an apprenticeship or recognised training in mechanical discipline
  • Relevant experience in a heavy manufacturing facility would be beneficial
  • Flexible and willingness to cover a 24/7 shift pattern
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills, ability to work in teams, to interact with production/maintenance colleagues and managers alike
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to take and respond to direction as required
  • Self-motivated individual who has strong customer focus and can work on one's own initiative

Shift Patterns Available:

  • Continental - Days/Nights
  • Weekend Nightshift
  • Weekday Nightshift

Remuneration:

  • Salary is £42k inc.shift allowance

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