Maintenance Fitter

Summary

We’re recruiting a Maintenance Fitter for a client based in Glasgow, offering a fantastic opportunity for skilled professionals with hands‑on mechanical experience. This role is ideal for individuals with an engineering background who thrive on solving problems and ensuring high equipment reliability.

Ranging from £40,195 - £46,940

Maintenance Fitter

On‑site role with a rota including one weekend in five. On‑call or out‑of‑hours flexibility is required.

• Carry out maintenance and repair tasks on a variety of mechanical equipment to a high standard.
• Perform routine inspections and identify potential issues to avoid equipment failures.
• Assist with the assembly and installation of new equipment.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities and equipment specifications.
• Work collaboratively within a team to achieve departmental objectives.
• Follow company safety policies, including hazard identification and risk assessments.

• HNC or HND in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Recognised apprenticeship in mechanical craft engineering and 4–5 years’ post‑apprenticeship experience.
• Previous experience as a maintenance fitter or technician in an industrial setting.
• Proficiency using hand and power tools; experience with hydraulic systems and high‑speed rotating equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and mechanical documentation.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and effective teamwork abilities.
• Flexible approach to on‑call and out‑of‑hours work.

• Strong welding and fabrication experience (highly preferred).
• Familiarity with preventative maintenance strategies.
• Additional technical certifications in mechanical engineering or related fields.

• Competitive base salary package with additional allowances.
• Opportunity to work with a highly regarded global company in a professional engineering environment.

If you’re a qualified Maintenance Fitter looking for your next career move, we’d love to hear from you.

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.