Mechanical Fitter (Day Shift)

Vds Egger; Auchinleck; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and pension

Annual Christmas bonus

Lifestyle and wellbeing checks

International business across 11+ coun

Environmentally focused employer

Training and career development

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Free fruit weekly

Free parking

Job summary

EGGER in Auchinleck, UK is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to join our Maintenance Team on day shift. You will help maximise plant availability, maintain equipment reliability, and ensure safe and efficient work.

The role requires SVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering and experience in manufacturing maintenance. We offer a competitive salary, pension, and training opportunities across our international business.

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of mechanical maintenance principles and safe working practices.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Basic IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Commitment to high safety and housekeeping standards.
• Forklift Licence preferred (training can be provided).
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, inspections and repair work across site.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical faults to minimise downtime.
• Work independently on routine tasks following established maintenance procedures.
• Support plant reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Complete maintenance records, SAP reports, and handover documentation.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with Health & Safety procedures and site standards.
• Report hazards, incidents, equipment condition issues, and production concerns promptly.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across Maintenance and Production teams.
• Support the training and development of apprentices where required.
• Participate in training programmes to develop knowledge across all areas of the Maintenance Department.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

IT skills

Safety awareness

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)

Job description

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Join EGGER and help keep our world-class manufacturing operation running at its best. We're looking for a skilled and motivated Mechanical Fitter to join our Maintenance Team at Barony. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering professional who enjoys problem-solving, preventative maintenance, and working as part of a highly skilled team supporting a continuous manufacturing operation.

As a Mechanical Fitter, working on day shift, you'll play a key role in maximising plant availability, maintaining equipment reliability, and ensuring all work is carried out safely and efficiently.

City: Auchinleck (UK) Contract Type: Full-time Job-Code: 7031 Department:Maintenance

Annual salary £38,696

What you'll be doing

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance, inspections, and repair work across site.
• Diagnosing and resolving mechanical faults to minimise downtime and optimise production performance.
• Working independently on routine engineering tasks while following established maintenance procedures.
• Supporting plant reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Completing maintenance records, SAP reports, and shift handover documentation accurately.
• Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with Health & Safety procedures and site standards.
• Reporting hazards, incidents, equipment condition issues, and production concerns promptly.
• Collaborating closely with colleagues across Maintenance and Production teams.
• Supporting the training and development of apprentices where required.
• Participating in training programmes to develop knowledge across all areas of the Maintenance Department.

What we're looking for

• SVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent qualification).
• Good understanding of mechanical maintenance principles and safe working practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Commitment to maintaining high safety and housekeeping standards.
• Forklift Truck Licence prefered (training can be provided).
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment.

At EGGER, you'll become part of a global manufacturing business that values teamwork, safety, continuous improvement, and employee development. We invest in our people through ongoing training and development opportunities, helping you build a rewarding long-term career.

Other Benefits Include:

• A competitive salary and pension scheme (with Life Assurance).
• An annual Christmas bonus and gift.
• Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks.
• The chance to work for an international business operating across 11 countries.
• An environmental and sustainability focused employer.
• Tailored training and career development opportunities.
• The opportunity to take part in a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Access to free fruit on a weekly basis.
• Free parking in a secure staff car park.

Successful candidates may be subject to drug and alcohol testing as part of our commitment to maintaining high standards of workplace safety.

Your Contact

Philip Maloney, HR, T [phone]

About EGGER

We create more from wood. With approximately 12,000 employees worldwide who work with passion, upholding our family values and innovative spirit. This is how we create products for furniture, interior design, construction as well as laminate flooring. We keep moving and are always developing – manufacturing new products, tapping into emerging markets and generating exciting prospects for everyone that works with us.