Mechanical Fitter (Dayshift)

My client is a leading FMCG manufacturing organisation with an impressive history and a fantastic reputation within the industries they serve. Due to a range of innovative developments and investment, they are going through an extensive period of growth. This includes new state-of-the-art manufacturing assets.

They are now looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their site on the outskirts of Edinburgh. The successful candidate will be tasked with supporting the engineering team in reaching a higher level of standard.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical equipment as defined by our PPM schedule to the highest standard
• Work as part of a mechanical/electrical team, to keep our plant availability in line with operational commitments
• Assist with machine improvement projects
• Monitor, fault find, maintain and repair a wide variety of equipment including pumps, gearboxes, and specialist treatment process machinery
• Apply first level maintenance activities to all onsite assets
• Large plant complex repairs
• Using Breathing Apparatus and working in confined spaces if required (Training will be provided if required)
• Development of new skills both in and outside of your core discipline
• Working on fixed plant on Water and Waste Water Treatment sites to fault find, repair and maintain a wide variety of equipment including pumps, gearboxes, and specialist treatment process machinery.
• Work with other disciplines in a workshop team
• Follow the business and departmental rules associated with workflow and management
• An awareness of health and safety and works in a manner that keeps you and those around you safe
• Use our computerised maintenance management system to organise workload and work order response

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 production / processing or manufacturing facility would be beneficial
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, ability to work in teams, to interact with colleagues and managers alike
• Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to take and respond to direction as required