Mechanical Supervisor / Fitter

Lennard Business Services; Lochaline; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Lennard Business Services is assisting a leading mining engineering client in Scotland with a permanent opportunity for a mechanical fitter who will also take a supervisory role in the Maintenance / Mechanical team. Core hours are Mon-Fri 07:00-15:30 with overtime available, and accommodation can be provided locally for the first three months.

The role covers vehicle and plant maintenance, fault diagnosis across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, repairs for safety and

Qualifications

• Experience as a mechanical fitter in mining or heavy industry.
• Supervisory role within a maintenance/ mechanical team.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on mobile and fixed plant.
• Fabrication / welding / steelwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing and inspections on vehicles, mobile plant and equipment.
• Diagnose faults across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Repair components to maintain safety and reliability of equipment.
• Demonstrate proficiency on mobile plant and fixed plant; welding skills.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns; support field recovery when required.
• Maintain a clean, safe workshop and manage tools and lifting gear.
• Record activities in maintenance systems and keep logs up to date.
• Identify spare parts and assist with stock control and procurement.
• Collaborate with supervisors and operators; mentor junior technicians.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Supervisory experience

Maintenance planning

Fabrication / welding

Diagnostic equipment

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

My client a leading mining engineering client in the West Coast of Scotland are seeking a mining experienced mechanical fitter for a perm role at their site. The Mechanical Fitter will also undertake a supervisory role within the Maintenance / Mechanical team.

Core working hours are Mon - Friday 07.00 - 3.30pm with overtime available.

Role can be on an initial temporary basis with a view to permanent employment or a permanent role.

Accommodation can be provided locally for the first 3 months by the company and then at a reduced rate thereafter.

Duties involve:

• Vehicle and Plant Maintenance
  Carry out routine servicing, inspections and preventive maintenance on vehicles, mobile plant and equipment according to manufacturer specifications and company schedules where applicable.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults using appropriate tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Perform repairs, adjustments and component replacements to ensure equipment is safe, reliable.
• Be able to demonstrate experience on mobile plant and fixed plant and also have fabrication / welding / steelwork abilities.
• Breakdown and Fault Response
  Respond to equipment breakdowns promptly; assess faults and perform repairs to minimise downtime.
  Support field breakdowns and recovery when required.
• Workshop Operations
  Maintain a clean, organised and safe workshop area.
  Ensure correct use, storage and maintenance of tools, lifting equipment and workshop machinery.
  Follow maintenance supervisor/ management and or workshop manager indication for job allocation, work orders, spare parts requests and reporting.
• Safety and Compliance
  Work in full compliance with Health & Safety, PUWER, LOLER and other relevant regulations.
  Complete pre-use checks, risk assessments and permit-to-work requirements as needed.
  Report any defects, hazards or near misses using company reporting systems.
• Record Keeping
  Accurately record maintenance activities, repairs, parts used and time spent in maintenance management systems.
  Update equipment service logs and inspection sheets to ensure full traceability.
• Parts and Inventory
  Identify required spare parts and raise requests through the correct purchasing procedures.
  Assist with stock control, storage and inventory checks for spare parts and consumables.
• Continuous Improvement
  Recommend improvements to maintenance routines, reliability, safety and workshop processes.
  Stay updated with new tools, repair techniques and equipment technologies.
• Teamwork and Communication
  Work collaboratively with supervisors, operators, other mechanics and the H&S team.
  Communicate clearly about equipment status, urgent issues and required downtime.
  Provide guidance to apprentices or less experienced technicians when needed.