Maintenance Fitter (Plant / HGV / REME / Manufacturing)

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

Job summary

A reputable engineering recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Fitter in Scotland. This role offers a shift-based position with a salary range of £40,000 - £44,000 plus overtime and training opportunities. Ideal for a mechanically biased candidate with a background in maintenance, manufacturing, or heavy plant. The position includes planned and reactive maintenance tasks, providing a chance to enhance skills and advance to supervisory roles.

Benefits

Overtime opportunities

Training and development

Pension

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Mechanically biased candidate with experience in maintenance or manufacturing.
• An understanding of heavy plant machinery is preferred.
• Apprentice-trained Mechanical Engineers are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM and reactive maintenance.
• Engage in ongoing training and development.
• Work in a shift-based role including nights.

Skills

Mechanically‑biased

Experience in Maintenance

Experience in Manufacturing

Experience in Plant

Experience in HGV

Ex‑forces / REME background

Job description

Maintenance Fitter (Plant / REME / HGV / Manufacturing)

Pathhead, nr 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 where you will be given full technical training as well as 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 train on the job to become multi‑skilled.

The company are a specialist manufacturer with a great reputation within their industry because of their high‑quality products as well as a leading employer due to continually investing in their 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.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.