East Lothian
Up to £18.00 per hour
£200 Bonus after completion of 6 weeks
Smart Solutions are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Multi Skilled Fitter to join a busy waste and recycling operation in East Lothian.
This is a hands-on, varied role working across multiple departments, supporting the maintenance, repair and reliability of site equipment, HGV vehicles and hydraulic systems. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated engineer who can work independently, adapt to changing priorities and take ownership of maintenance tasks within a fast-paced industrial environment.
Working Hours
* Monday to Friday
* 6:00am – 6:00pm
* Overtime paid at time and a half after 46.25 hours
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out mechanical maintenance, repairs and fault finding across site equipment.
* Maintain and repair hydraulic systems, HGV vehicles and mobile plant machinery.
* Diagnose faults and complete repairs safely and efficiently.
* Support both planned and reactive maintenance activities across the site.
* Ensure all work is completed in line with health and safety procedures.
* Prioritise workloads and work independently when required.
* Maintain high standards of workmanship and housekeeping.
What We're Looking For
* Previous experience in a Multi Skilled Fitter, Mechanical Fitter or Mechanical Engineer role.
* Strong mechanical maintenance and repair skills.
* Experience working with hydraulics, HGVs, heavy plant or industrial machinery.
* Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
* Self-motivated with the ability to work on your own initiative.
* Flexible approach and a strong awareness of health and safety.
Essential Requirements
* Proven mechanical maintenance experience.
* Experience working on hydraulic systems, HGVs or heavy industrial equipment.
* Own tools are essential.
Pay & Benefits
* Up to £18.00 per hour
* £200 Bonus after completion of 6 weeks
* Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 6:00pm
* Overtime paid at time and a half after 46.25 hours
* Full-time, permanent opportunity
* Stable role within a well-established waste and recycling business
* Varied engineering work with opportunities to develop your skills
If you're an experienced Mechanical Fitter looking for your next challenge within a growing waste and recycling operation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online today.
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Salary description
£18.00 - £18.00 per year