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
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