Maintenance Fitter
Salary: £43,000
Type: Full-time
Shift: 3 shift rotation (Monday - Friday)
Location: Humbie
A leading timber manufacturing business is looking for an experienced Maintenance Fitter to join their growing team at their site in Humbie, Edinburgh.
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 a maintenance fitter 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
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Respond quickly and effectively to plant downtime to maximise production output
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Repair and replace damaged or faulty plant equipment
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Interrogate, fault find, and resolve issues across mechanical systems
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Record completed work accurately using internal IT systems
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Support summer and winter overhaul programmes to maintain plant reliability
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Participate in continuous improvement activities and maintenance meetings
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Carry out repair and overhaul of plant and equipment as required
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Complete work permits and ensure strict adherence to health and safety standards
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Build effective working relationships across production and maintenance teams
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Support special projects as required
Your Profile
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Must be fully qualified Mechanical Maintenance Fitter
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Experience within a heavy mechanical or industrial manufacturing environment
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Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability
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Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting
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High attention to detail with a results-driven mindset
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Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
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Well-organised with the ability to follow direction and work independently
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Self-motivated with a proactive approach to maintenance
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Experience using maintenance or production systems
What You Can Expect
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Competitive salary reflective of skills and experience
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Stable nightshift position within a well-established site
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Opportunity to join a growing, investment-focused timber manufacturer
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Be part of a collaborative and experienced maintenance team
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Long-term career prospects within a forward-thinking business