MECHANIC FITTER WANTED dh Recruitment & Driver Hire Fife are currently looking for a Mechanic Fitter to join one of our clients based in Kirkcaldy. Salary: £36,000 – £40,000 per year (depending on experience) Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday Contract: Potential to become permanent for the right candidate Job Purpose: To carry out maintenance, inspections, servicing, and repairs across a broad range of vehicles and plant—including HGVs, Hi-Ab lorries, cars, vans, mechanical excavators, and construction site plant. Your work ensures all equipment is safe, compliant, and fully operational at all times. Key Responsibilities: Service and repair : HGVs & Hi-Ab Lorries Cars & Vans Site Plant (Dumpers, Rollers, Excavators, Small Tools) Diagnose and fix mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical faults Carry out preventative maintenance to reduce equipment downtime Complete statutory checks (e.g. PUWER, MOT prep) Log all completed work, parts used, and defects found accurately Respond promptly to breakdowns and conduct on-site repairs when required Work both independently and collaboratively within a team Follow all Health, Safety & Environmental regulations Essential Skills & Experience: Hands-on experience with: HGVs & Hi-Ab Lorries Cars, Vans, Excavators, and Site Plant Strong mechanical skills – diesel engines, hydraulics, transmissions, electrics Confident using diagnostic tools and interpreting technical information Solid understanding of workshop/site Health & Safety standards Good organisational and problem-solving abilities Desirable Skills: Welding and fabrication Electrical fault-finding MOT preparation and statutory inspections Experience using fleet maintenance software or inspection apps Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / Equivalent in: HGV Maintenance Plant Maintenance Mechanical Engineering Full UK Driving Licence (Essential) HGV Licence (Desirable) Hi-Ab Operator Qualification (Desirable) Personal Attributes: Reliable and self-motivated Safety-focused with strong attention to detail Flexible, including availability for overtime or emergency call-outs Positive, proactive, and a great team player Interested?