Mechanical Fitter

About the Company: 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.About the Role: 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 standardWork as part of a mechanical/electrical team, to keep our plant availability in line with operational commitmentsAssist with machine improvement projectsMonitor, fault find, maintain and repair a wide variety of equipment including pumps, gearboxes, and specialist treatment process machineryApply first level maintenance activities to all onsite assetsLarge plant complex repairsUsing 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 disciplineWorking 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 teamFollow the business and departmental rules associated with workflow and managementAn awareness of health and safety and works in a manner that keeps you and those around you safeUse our computerised maintenance management system to organise workload and work order responseQualifications:All applicants should hold City & Guilds or similar vocational qualifications and have completed an apprenticeship or recognised training in mechanical disciplineRelevant experience in a production / processing or manufacturing facility would be beneficialWell-developed interpersonal skills, ability to work in teams, to interact with colleagues and managers alikeExcellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to take and respond to direction as requiredThis is a Monday - Friday dayshift position. There is also an on-call rota.

Created: 2025-07-08