Mechanical Shift Fitter

An opportunity has arisen for a Shift Mechanical Fitter to join our manufacturing client at their Inverness facility.

Reporting to the Mechanical Supervisor and Shift Manager, this role plays a key part in maintaining the reliability and performance of plant equipment. The position operates on a rotating shift pattern, including a mixture of day shifts, back shifts, and night shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to and repair mechanical breakdowns across the plant
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on a range of mechanical equipment
• Proactively identify and report potential equipment failures
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date maintenance documentation
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment and services
• Uphold high standards of engineering practice and housekeeping in all areas
• Ensure all work is completed in line with permit-to-work procedures
• Provide support across wider engineering activities as required

Essential Requirements

• Minimum City & Guilds / ONC qualification in a mechanical discipline
• Completion of a full 4-year mechanical apprenticeship
• Previous experience within an industrial maintenance environment is desirable
• Strong commitment to health & safety standards
• Ability to work independently and use initiative in a fast-paced environment

This is a great opportunity to join a well established manufacturing environment offering varied work, technical challenge, and a supportive engineering team.


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