Mechanical Fitter (Manufacturing)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Inverness; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Days only

Tailored training

Flexible working

Healthcare

Mon-Fri

1.5x overtime

Career progression

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Fitter in Inverness. The role focuses on reactive and preventive maintenance of automated manufacturing equipment, with full training and clear progression paths.

It is a days-only position with an on-call rota that is paid, and a strong benefits package including healthcare. You'll work Monday to Friday 8:00am–4:00pm, joining a leading UK manufacturer in the construction materials sector.

Qualifications

• Maintenance role in manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience with reactive and preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment.
• Able to work 8:00–16:00, Monday to Friday, with on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive and preventive mechanical maintenance on automated manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose and repair faults to minimize downtime.
• Receive tailored training to get up to speed on equipment.
• Work Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm, with paid on-call rota.

Skills

Reactive maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Maintenance planning

Mechanical fitting

Job description

Mechanical Fitter (Manufacturing)
£45,000 – £50,000 + Days Only + Tailored Training + Flexible Working + Healthcare + Mon-Fri + 1.5x Overtime + Career Progression
Inverness, Scotland

Are you a Mechanical Fitter or similar with some manufacturing or Industrial experience, looking for a stable role with an industry leading manufacturer who will provide full training on equipment, continued progression either into senior roles or off the tools?

In this role you will be working on a variety of machinery and automated manufacturing equipment. This will include full training, working reactively and preventatively, troubleshooting and repairing a range of equipment. This role is days only from 8am to 4pm with an on-call rota which is paid generously.

This leading, multi-national manufacturer has established itself as a staple supplier of construction materials across the UK and Europe. This company’s manufacturing process spans across the whole production cycle from raw materials to packaging and distribution.

This role would suit a Mechanical Fitter or similar from a manufacturing or industrial background looking for full training, lots of progression and a stable career.

The Role

• Reactive and preventative mechanical maintenance
• Working on automated manufacturing equipment
• Tailored training to bring you up to speed
• Working from Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm

The Person

• Maintenance engineer or similar
• Commutable to Inverness

Reference Number: BBBH28024

Engineering, Engineer, Mechanical, Maintenance, NVQ, Manufacturing, Machinery, Fitter, Automation, Repair, Service, Technician, Workshop, Factory, Scotland, Inverness

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.