Maintenance Fitter – Nightshift
Humbie, East Lothian
£17.78 per hour
Full-Time
Are you an experienced Maintenance Fitter looking for a new challenge with a forward-thinking manufacturing business? We’re currently recruiting for a Nightshift Maintenance Fitter to join a well-established timber processing facility based in Humbie, East Lothian.
About the Role
Working as part of a skilled maintenance team, you’ll play a key role in keeping production running smoothly. You’ll be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and improving a range of mechanical equipment to ensure maximum plant uptime and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
1. Diagnose, repair, and replace damaged or faulty equipment.
2. Respond quickly to plant downtime and support production teams.
3. Carry out planned and preventative maintenance activities.
4. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and site overhauls.
5. Use IT systems to log completed work and maintenance records.
6. Ensure all work meets health, safety, and quality standards.
About You
7. Fully qualified mechanical fitter (apprenticeship or equivalent).
8. Proven experience in a heavy mechanical or manufacturing environment.
9. Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
10. Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
11. A team player who can also work independently and take initiative.
12. Flexible, reliable, and safety-conscious.
13. Having a drivers licence and access to a vehicle would be beneficial due to the location and shift pattern