Lead Mechanical Fitter

Eden Scott; Alloa; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm based in Scotland is seeking an experienced Lead Fitter. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of hands-on experience with rotating equipment, including pumps and turbines. This role focuses on overseeing workshop activities, ensuring quality standards, and collaborating with team leaders. Candidates must be proactive in managing health and safety and effectively communicate with team members and supervisors. This position presents an opportunity to lead a skilled team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience working on rotating equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities and self-motivated.
• Must have knowledge of Customer Security Vetting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a high level of housekeeping and proper organization.
• Encourage team members to achieve daily and weekly objectives.
• Maintain adherence to health and safety procedures.
• Consult with supervisors to ensure required work is executed.

Skills

Rotating equipment expertise

People management skills

Problem-solving capabilities

Organisational skills

Job description

Our client, who are based in Alloa, and are a global leader in flow control solutions, is seeking an experienced Lead Fitter to work closely with department Team Leaders and Supervisors to ensure all work is carried out in a timely manner and to the required quality standard.

This role required an experienced hands‑on fitter with a minimum of 10 years’ experience working with rotating equipment, centrifugal pumps / motors & turbines and to execute workshop‑based overhauls, to the highest possible standard and in a manner that demonstrates safe working practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure a high level of housekeeping and that your area of responsibility is always visitors ready, using 5 s techniques.
• Consult with workshop supervisor to ensure smooth lean flow of material to achieve output.
• Consult with and encourage team members to focus on achievement of all daily / weekly objectives.
• Build team spirit and positive attitudes.
• First line supervision and maintain area of disciplines.
• Consult with Inspection Co‑Ordinator and team members to complete inspection reports/ documentation to resolve all quality related issues.
• Consult with Supervisors and Project Engineers to ensure the required work can be executed and that the quality standard is correct and lasting.
• Ensure all health & safety procedures & working practices are adhered to and applied within area of responsibility.
• Be proactive in reporting and resolving any concerns, participate in investigation & reporting of accidents & incidents.

Requirements:

• Must be eligible for Customer Security Vetting including Basic Disclosure Scotland and Baseline Security Vetting - CTC Vetting may be required for certain contracts with confidential viewing provisions.
• Time served craftsperson within a mechanical discipline with 10 years minimum experience working on rotating equipment.
• Must have extensive knowledge of rotating equipment and extensive hands‑on engineering experience.
• Excellent problem‑solving capabilities and self‑motivated whilst able to work on own initiative and take appropriate decisions.
• Good people management skills and organisational skills.
• Speaks clearly and persuasively; listens actively and seeks clarification; asks appropriate questions; able to effectively present and discuss views and ideas; shares relevant information; gives constructive feedback to others and is open to receiving feedback.