Mechanical Fitter

ATA Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company is seeking a Mechanical Fitter in Glasgow. The role involves carrying out engineering tasks, responding to breakdowns, and working on various machinery. Ideal candidates will have a full UK driver's license, strong communication skills, and be knowledgeable in hydraulic systems. The position offers a salary of £47,000 per annum, along with a company van, fuel card, and generous annual leave. The company fosters a diverse workforce and provides a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension contribution

Qualifications

• Full UK driver's license required for travel between sites.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable working with hydraulic systems and knowledge of welding.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day engineering tasks, mainly mechanical.
• React to breakdowns, servicing, and scheduled maintenance.
• Work on various machinery including shredders and mobile plant equipment.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical fault finding

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Strong communication

Job description

Role:Mechanical Fitter

Location: Glasgow and Surrounding Areas

Hours:Monday – Friday (45 hour paid door to door)

Salary:£47,000 Per annum, Company Van, Holiday and Pension contribution

The Company

My client are a global waste management company and they are industry leading in their respective industry. Globally they turn over multi billion a year. They are looking for a Mechanical Fitter to join their team and help keep the site running as efficiently as possible and help them to tackle reducing waste. They have been established for over 20 years now and in the UK alone they have a few key sites.

On sites they welcome end of line vehicles, waste electricals and large domestic appliances also working on cables.The company are very successful in their market, offering excellent employee benefits, fantastic training, progression and a great culture to work within.

The Role

As a Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible for;

• Carrying out day to day engineering tasks – mainly mechanical but a bit of electrical work as well
• Travelling locally round sites reacting to breakdowns or servicing and performing PPMs
• Working on Machinery including Shredders, Sheers, Mobile Plant Equipment, Presses, Tele Handlers and more
• Mechanically responsible for replacing like for like components including Valves, Pumps, Bearings, Belts, Conveyors
• Working with Hydraulic equipment
• Electrically responsible for basic fault finding, working with sensors, relays and more

The Candidate

As a Mechanical Fitter, you will need

• A full UK drivers licence as you will be travelling round sites within the region
• Be comfortable working independently as well as part of a team
• Strong communicator as you will be attending numerous sites within the region
• Comfortable working with Hydraulic systems, and have knowledge of welding

Benefits and Package

As a Mechanical Fitter you will receive

• A annual salary of £47,000, including being paid from door to door
• A company van and fuel card to expense travel between sites
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays accumulating to 33 days a year
• Healthy pension contribution from the client

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation