£40,195 + £3,000 Market Supplement + £1,500 Weekend Allowance
Rising to £42,440 after successful probation
We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Maintenance Fitter to join our team in Glasgow. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic continuous process environment where safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement are highly valued.
The Role
As a Maintenance Fitter, you will be responsible for carrying out high-quality mechanical maintenance activities across plant equipment and machinery, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and compliance with all safety procedures.
You will work as part of a rota system to support operational requirements, including one weekend in five and occasional out-of-hours support when required.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain safe working conditions and adhere to all maintenance safety standards
* Ensure strict compliance with Permit to Work systems and all associated safety procedures including:
* Hot Work
* Confined Space Entry
* Working at Height
* Lifting, Slinging & Rigging
* Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical equipment to a high standard
* Perform precision equipment setup and alignments to design specifications
* Read and interpret mechanical drawings and P&IDs
* Supervise subcontractors when required
* Report work progress, inspections, and defects to management
* Maintain tools and equipment in good working order
* Support food safety standards and report any related issues
* Participate in training and development activities
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the site
About You
To be successful in this role, you should have:
* HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
* A recognised mechanical apprenticeship
* 3–4+ years’ post-apprenticeship experience as a Mechanical Technician/Fitter
* Experience within a continuous process industry environment
* Strong mechanical fitting and maintenance experience
* Knowledge of hydraulic systems
* Ability to read mechanical drawings and process P&IDs
* Experience with mobile plant maintenance
* Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills
* Welding and fabrication experience (highly desirable)
* Slinging & lifting experience
* A proactive attitude toward Health & Safety
* Ability to work independently and within a small team
* Flexibility and willingness to support operational requirements
What We Offer
Competitive salary package
£3,000 market supplement
£1,500 weekend allowance
Salary increase after successful probation
Health insurance and healthcare package
29 days annual leave plus 4 statutory holidays
Supportive and down-to-earth working environment
Flat organisational structure where initiative is valued
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Strong focus on employee growth and continuous learning
If you are a skilled Mechanical Maintenance professional looking for your next opportunity in a supportive and safety-focused environment, we would love to hear from you