Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

£40,195 + £3,000 Market Supplement + £1,500 Weekend Allowance

Rising to £42,440 after successful probation

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Maintenance Fitter to join our team in Glasgow. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic continuous process environment where safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement are highly valued.

The Role

As a Maintenance Fitter, you will be responsible for carrying out high-quality mechanical maintenance activities across plant equipment and machinery, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and compliance with all safety procedures.

You will work as part of a rota system to support operational requirements, including one weekend in five and occasional out-of-hours support when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain safe working conditions and adhere to all maintenance safety standards
• Ensure strict compliance with Permit to Work systems and all associated safety procedures including:
  • Hot Work
  • Confined Space Entry
  • Working at Height
  • Lifting, Slinging & Rigging
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical equipment to a high standard
• Perform precision equipment setup and alignments to design specifications
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings and P&IDs
• Supervise subcontractors when required
• Report work progress, inspections, and defects to management
• Maintain tools and equipment in good working order
• Support food safety standards and report any related issues
• Participate in training and development activities
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the site

About You

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• A recognised mechanical apprenticeship
• 3–4+ years’ post-apprenticeship experience as a Mechanical Technician/Fitter
• Experience within a continuous process industry environment
• Strong mechanical fitting and maintenance experience
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and process P&IDs
• Experience with mobile plant maintenance
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills
• Welding and fabrication experience (highly desirable)
• Slinging & lifting experience
• A proactive attitude toward Health & Safety
• Ability to work independently and within a small team
• Flexibility and willingness to support operational requirements

What We Offer

Competitive salary package

£3,000 market supplement

£1,500 weekend allowance

Salary increase after successful probation

Health insurance and healthcare package

29 days annual leave plus 4 statutory holidays

Supportive and down-to-earth working environment

Flat organisational structure where initiative is valued

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Strong focus on employee growth and continuous learning

If you are a skilled Mechanical Maintenance professional looking for your next opportunity in a supportive and safety-focused environment, we would love to hear from you.