Mechanical Fitter (Workshop-Based)
Location: Dalry, Ayrshire
Duration: Until end of the year (approx. 9 months)
Start Date: Immediate
Work Environment: Workshop-based, onsite
Working Hours: 38 hours per week
- Mon-Thu: 07:45 - 16:00
- Fri: 07:45 - 14:30
Overtime: Available midweek on an adhoc basis and shutdowns
Shutdowns: Up to 12 per year - One major shutdown every six weeks (10-12 hour shifts)
- Additional planned shutdowns as required
- 38-hour working week with potential overtime subject to site needs.
About the Role
We are recruiting three Mechanical Fitters to support with workshop-based overhaul and repair activities. These roles are critical in ensuring the ongoing reliability of mechanical and rotating equipment across the site. Candidates will work as part of a high-performing maintenance team with a strong focus on equipment integrity, precision, and safe working practices.
Key Responsibilities
Workshop-Based Overhaul & Repairs
- Complete strip-down, inspection, overhaul, repair, and reassembly of mechanical equipment.
- Conduct workshop-based servicing across a range of rotating machinery.
- Perform detailed mechanical fault-finding and corrective maintenance.
Rotating Equipment
- Work with pumps, gearboxes, motors, and associated rotating assets.
- Carry out component replacement, bearing changes, alignment tasks, and functional testing.
Maintenance & Plant Support
- Support maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability and availability.
- Interpret mechanical drawings, engineering schematics, and work instructions.
- Adhere to all site safety standards, procedures, and permit-to-work systems.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter within industrial, manufacturing, or process environments.
- Strong knowledge of rotating equipment and workshop repair procedures.
- Demonstrable mechanical fault-finding and equipment overhaul skills.
- Ability to work onsite within an active plant environment.
Preferred Experience & Qualifications
- Previous work in a plant environment, ideally within pharmaceuticals, chemicals, or similar regulated industries.
- Holding one or more industry safety cards (e.g., IC, CCNSG, or equivalent).
Note: Exact card requirements are being confirmed with the client.
Personal Attributes
- Methodical, safety-focused approach to all tasks.
- Strong practical engineering skills and attention to detail.
- Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work effectively within a workshop team.
Additional Information
- Roles are workshop-based and not field installation roles.
Umbrella Rates
£48ph - Monday-Friday - £1000pw take home
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