Overview
Mechanical Maintenance Craftsperson (Garage Mechanic) – Fort William, Scottish Highlands. Base Salary: £39,855.49 + Annual Callout Payment: £4,135.03 + Annual Shift Allowance: £719.59 = Total Annual Compensation: £44,710.11. Full-time | Permanent | Monday-Friday (paid breaks)
Are you a time-served Mechanical Craftsperson with a background in vehicle maintenance? Looking for a better work-life balance in one of the UK's most scenic and adventure-rich locations?
We\'re recruiting a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Craftsperson to join a dedicated maintenance team based in the heart of the Highlands. This is your chance to live and work where others go to escape—while securing a stable, rewarding career with outstanding benefits.
The Role
In this hands-on role, you\'ll be responsible for:
* Planned and reactive mechanical maintenance
* Diagnosing and repairing faults across a variety of plant equipment
* Supporting rapid breakdown response and root cause analysis
* Promoting a reliability-focused maintenance culture
* Working closely with operations teams to minimise downtime
What You'll Need
Essential:
* Time-served mechanical apprenticeship
* Solid experience working with vehicles
* Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings
* Good communication and teamworking skills
Desirable (training provided):
* Experience with Forklifts, Sweepers, Tractors, Skip Lorries, Front-End Loaders
* Familiarity with Overhead Cranes, Compressors, Pneumatic & Hydraulic Systems
* Background in a COMAH environment
What\'s in It for You?
* Total compensation: £44,710.11 per annum
* 25 days annual leave + 8 public holidays
* Paid on-call rota & bonus scheme
* Company pension contribution from 4% up to 9%
* Life assurance (6x salary)
* Choice of healthcare plan - private medical or cash healthcare
* Onsite gym & employee wellness initiatives
* Education support grant: £1,000 per child in university, per year
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Recognition & reward programmes
* Staff discounts (local and retailers)
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