Overview
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
* Diagnose, repair, and replace damaged or faulty equipment.
* Respond quickly to plant downtime and support production teams.
* Carry out planned and preventative maintenance activities.
* Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and site overhauls.
* Use IT systems to log completed work and maintenance records.
* Ensure all work meets health, safety, and quality standards.
About You
* Fully qualified mechanical fitter (apprenticeship or equivalent).
* Proven experience in a heavy mechanical or manufacturing environment.
* Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
* Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
* A team player who can also work independently and take initiative.
* Flexible, reliable, and safety-conscious.
* Having a drivers licence and access to a vehicle would be beneficial due to the location and shift pattern
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