Maintenance Fitter

Norit Activated Carbon; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of activated carbon in Glasgow is seeking a Maintenance Fitter. The successful candidate will perform maintenance and repairs on production equipment, ensuring safe and efficient operation. Key qualifications include an HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering and relevant experience in an industrial setting. This role provides competitive salary and a supportive work environment, with opportunities for on-the-job training and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Dynamic work environment

Support for employee development

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience as a maintenance fitter or technician in an industrial setting.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with preventative maintenance strategies.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical repairs and maintenance tasks on production equipment.
• Maintain accurate equipment records and preventative maintenance logs.
• Collaborate with maintenance team to ensure equipment efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Proficiency with hand and power tools

Strong problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

HNC / HND Mechanical Engineering

Recognized apprenticeship in mechanical craft engineering

Tools

Hydraulic systems

Welding and fabrication procedures

High-speed rotating equipment

Job description

NORIT Activated Carbon is a leading manufacturer of high-quality activated carbon products with facilities located in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Italy, and the United States. We are dedicated to providing solutions to our clients across various industries, including environmental, food, chemical, and pharmaceuticals.

As a Maintenance Fitter, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our production equipment. Your responsibilities will include performing mechanical repairs, carrying out preventative and corrective maintenance, and maintaining equipment records. You will work as part of a skilled maintenance team to contribute to a safe and efficient working environment and help drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out maintenance and repair tasks on a variety of mechanical equipment, ensuring all work is performed to a high standard.
• Perform routine inspections and identify areas of potential concern to prevent equipment failures.
• Assist in the assembly and installation of new equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and equipment specifications.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment to meet department goals and objectives.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures, including hazard identification and risk assessment.

• HNC / HND Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Completed recognized apprenticeship in mechanical craft engineering is a critical requirement, 4-5 year of experience post apprenticeship.
• Proven experience as a maintenance fitter or technician in an industrial setting.
• Mechanical aptitude and proficiency in using a range of hand and power tools. Experience with hydraulic systems, welding and fabrication procedures. Experience with high-speed rotating equipment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to maintenance activities.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with preventative maintenance strategies and systems.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Relevant technical qualifications or certifications in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Flexible and willingness to work on-call or out of hours when necessary. Current Rota includes working one weekend out of five.

• Competitive salary and additional benefit package,

• Supportive and dynamic, yet down-to-earth work environment,

• A flat organization with short lines in which ownership and initiatives are valued,

• We support the development of our employees in the form of on-the-job learning, training and courses.

About NORIT

NORIT Activated Carbon is one of the global leaders and produces various qualities of activated carbon in its powder and granular form. Our mission - to be the customer’s #1 choice for added value activated carbon solutions in energy, environmental, water, food, chemical, pharma, automotive, and other industrial markets. We supply a broad portfolio of materials, know-how and technical expertise, complementary services and technologies.

We have established our global presence with manufacturing plants in the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Italy and United States and as well a Global Business Service center in Riga.