Plant Fitter / Maintenance Engineer
Location: Broxburn, West Lothian
Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.
Salary: £34,000 £40,000 per annum, depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, daytime hours
An established and growing business based in Broxburn is looking to recruit a hands-on Plant Fitter / Maintenance Engineer to support the ongoing maintenance of machinery, equipment, vehicles, yard operations and warehouse facilities.
This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work and is comfortable getting involved across both machinery maintenance and general site upkeep.
The Role
You will be responsible for helping keep the site running efficiently, including:
* Maintaining, repairing and servicing plant, machinery and site equipment
* Carrying out general maintenance around the yard, warehouse and wider site
* Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs where possible
* Supporting with preventative maintenance to reduce downtime
* Ensuring machinery, tools and equipment are safe and fit for use
* Assisting with improvements across the yard and operational areas
* Working closely with the wider team to support day-to-day operations
The Person
We are looking for someone with a strong mechanical background who is practical, reliable and happy to turn their hand to different tasks. xsngvjr
The ideal candidate will have:
* Experience as a Plant Fitter, Mechanic, Maintenance Engineer, Agricultural Engineer, HGV Mechanic or similar
* Strong mechanical knowledge and fault-finding ability
* Experience working with machinery, plant equipment or commercial vehicles
* A hands-on attitude and willingness to support across the yard and warehouse
* Good problem-solving skills
* A reliable, flexible and proactive approach to work
* Welding, fabrication, hydraulics or electrical experience would be beneficial but not essential
Whats on Offer
* Permanent, full-time position
* Competitive salary of £34,000 £40,000 depending on experience
* Monday to Friday working pattern
* Varied role with plenty of hands-on work
* Opportunity to join a well-established business with long-term stability
* Supportive working environment
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Plant Fitter or mechanically minded Maintenance Engineer who enjoys variety and wants to play an important role in keeping a busy operational site running smoothly.