Job Description:
Maintenance Fitter
Salary: £43,000
Type: Full-time
Shift: Monday - Friday (3 shift rotation)
Location: East Lothian
A leading timber manufacturing business is looking for an experienced Maintenance Fitter to join their growing team at their site in East Lothian
If you're a fully qualified mechanical fitter with experience in heavy industrial environments, confident fault-finding under pressure, and looking for long-term stability within a supportive maintenance team - this could be a strong move for your next career step.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will work as part of the maintenance team to maximise plant reliability, reduce downtime, and support production performance through both reactive and planned maintenance activities.
Key Responsibilities
1. Respond quickly and effectively to plant downtime to maximise production output
2. Repair and replace damaged or faulty plant equipment
3. Interrogate, fault find, and resolve issues across mechanical systems
4. Record completed work accurately using internal IT systems
5. Support summer and winter overhaul programmes to maintain plant reliability
6. Participate in continuous improvement activities and maintenance meetings
7. Carry out repair and overhaul of plant and equipment as required
8. Complete work permits and ensure strict adherence to health and safety standards
9. Build effective working relationships across production and maintenance teams
10. Support special projects as required
Your Profile
11. Must be fully qualified Mechanical Fitter
12. Experience within a heavy mechanical or industrial manufacturing environment
13. Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability
14. Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting
15. High attention to detail with a results-driven mindset
16. Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
17. Well-organised with the ability to follow direction and work independently
18. Self-motivated with a proactive approach to maintenance
19. Experience using maintenance or production systems
What You Can Expect
20. Competitive salary reflective of skills and experience
21. Stable nightshift position within a well-established site
22. Opportunity to join a growing, investment-focused timber manufacturer
23. Be part of a collaborative and experienced maintenance team
24. Long-term career prospects within a forward-thinking business