Maintenance Fitter

Maintenance Fitter

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.

£40,195 - £46,940

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.

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.