Mechanical Fitter

My client is a leading FMCG manufacturing organisation with an impressive history and a fantastic reputation.

They are now looking for a Mechanical Fitter to join their site on the outskirts of Edinburgh. The successful candidate will be tasked with supporting the engineering team in reaching a higher level of standard.

This role would be well suited to a mechanical fitter working within an industrial sector looking to move into FMCG; a mechanical maintenance engineer working on a 24hr facility working shifts wanting to secure a dayshift position; or a mechanic wanting a new challenge!

This is a Monday - Friday dayshift position. Also has an on-call rota.

Responsibilities:

Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical equipment as defined by our PPM schedule to the highest standard
Work as part of a mechanical/electrical team, to keep our plant availability in line with operational commitments
Assist with machine improvement projects
Monitor, fault find, maintain and repair a wide variety of equipment including pumps, gearboxes, and specialist treatment process machinery
Apply first level maintenance activities to all onsite assets
Large plant complex repairs
Using Breathing Apparatus and working in confined spaces if required (Training will be provided if required)
Development of new skills both in and outside of your core discipline
Working on fixed plant on Water and Waste Water Treatment sites to fault find, repair and maintain a wide variety of equipment including pumps, gearboxes, and specialist treatment process machineryEducation & Experience:

All applicants should hold City & Guilds or similar vocational qualifications and have completed an apprenticeship or recognised training in mechanical discipline
Relevant experience in a production / processing or manufacturing facility would be beneficial
Well-developed interpersonal skills, ability to work in teams, to interact with colleagues and managers alike
Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to take and respond to direction as required