Maintenance Fitter – Nightshift

08215564478

£17.78 Per Hour

Full Time

Contract

Humbie, East Lothian

Engineering And Technical

Posted 6 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

Maintenance Fitter – Nightshift


Humbie, East Lothian
£17.78 per hour
Full-Time


Are you an experienced Maintenance Fitter looking for a new challenge with a forward-thinking manufacturing business? We’re currently recruiting for a Nightshift Maintenance Fitter to join a well-established timber processing facility based in Humbie, East Lothian.


About the Role
Working as part of a skilled maintenance team, you’ll play a key role in keeping production running smoothly. You’ll be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and improving a range of mechanical equipment to ensure maximum plant uptime and efficiency.


Key Responsibilities
  • Diagnose, repair, and replace damaged or faulty equipment.
  • Respond quickly to plant downtime and support production teams.
  • Carry out planned and preventative maintenance activities.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and site overhauls.
  • Use IT systems to log completed work and maintenance records.
  • Ensure all work meets health, safety, and quality standards.


About You
  • Fully qualified mechanical fitter (apprenticeship or equivalent).
  • Proven experience in a heavy mechanical or manufacturing environment.
  • Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
  • A team player who can also work independently and take initiative.
  • Flexible, reliable, and safety-conscious.
  • Having a drivers licence and access to a vehicle would be beneficial due to the location and shift pattern