Maintenance Fitter (Plant / HGV / REME / Manufacturing)

Rise Technical Recruitment; Humbie; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist manufacturing company near Edinburgh is seeking a Maintenance Fitter to perform planned and reactive maintenance in a shift-based role. This position offers ongoing training, development, and the potential for substantial overtime earnings. Ideal candidates will have a mechanical background, with apprenticeships preferred. The company is known for its high-quality products and commitment to employee development.

Benefits

Overtime earnings

Training and development

Pension

Company Benefits

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineer from a maintenance, ex-forces or heavy plant background.
• Apprenticeship training recommended.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM and reactive maintenance.
• Receive ongoing training and development.
• Work in a shift-based role with overtime opportunities.

Skills

Mechanically‑biased

Maintenance

Manufacturing

Plant

HGV experience

Job description

Maintenance Fitter (Plant / REME / HGV / Manufacturing)

Pathhead, near Edinburgh, commutable from: Edinburgh, Dalkeith, Bonyrigg, Penicuik, Haddington, Livingston, Broxburn, Blackford, Dunbar & all surrounding areas.

£40,000 - £44,000 + Overtime + Training + Pension + Company Benefits.

Are you a Mechanical Engineer from a maintenance, ex‑forces or heavy plant background? Are you looking for a shift‑based role where you can massively increase your salary through overtime?

On offer is a fantastic opportunity where you will carry out a mixture of PPM & reactive maintenance at a busy site. You will receive full technical training and opportunities for career progression to Supervisor & Team Leader roles.

Alongside this you will be able to substantially increase your base salary through the addition of enhanced overtime rates as you train on the job to become multi‑skilled.

The company is a specialist manufacturer with a great reputation within the industry due to its high‑quality products and leading employer status, continually investing in its Engineers with training and development.

This position would suit an apprentice‑trained Mechanical Engineer looking for a static role with overtime earning potential.

The Role

• Shift based position including some nights.
• Planned and reactive maintenance.
• Ongoing training and development.

The Candidate

• Mechanically‑biased.
• One of the following backgrounds:
• Maintenance
• Manufacturing
• Plant
• Ex‑forces / REME
• HGV

Reference Number: BBBH (phone number removed).

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click “Apply Now” or contact Patrick Simper at Rise Technical Recruitment.

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