Mechanical Maintenance Fitter - Kilmarnock
MRD Recruitment is working on behalf of an established industrial manufacturing business in Kilmarnock to recruit an mechanical Maintenance fitter/mechanical engineer.
Salary: £19.52 per hour (c£38,000 basic)
Shift premiums: 40% back shift / 33.3% other shifts, taking earnings to approximately £43,000-£44,000 depending on shift pattern.
The role:
- Planned and reactive mechanical maintenance
- Breakdown fault-finding and repair
- Maintenance and improvement projects
- Working within a continuous-process manufacturing environment
- Equipment including compressed air systems, furnaces, heating systems, rolling mills, gearboxes, motors and pumps
- Use of CMMS systems
- Permit to Work
- Supporting 5S, Lean and Kaizen initiatives
We're looking for:
- Time-served Mechanical Fitter / Mechanical Engineer
- Recognised apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
- Strong industrial/manufacturing maintenance experience
- Experience in continuous-process environments would be advantageous
- Ability to interpret hydraulic and pneumatic drawings
- Strong mechanical fault-finding skills
Desirable experience:
- Machining / turning
- Welding / brazing
- IPAF
- LOTO
- Rigging and slinging
- FLT
- Gas
- Lean / 5S / Kaizen
Why apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established engineering and manufacturing environment, working as part of a skilled maintenance team with the opportunity to develop your experience across a range of mechanical systems and equipment.
If you're an experienced Mechanical Fitter or Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking for your next opportunity, we'd be keen to hear from you.
MRD Recruitment is managing this opportunity on behalf of our client.
Mechanical Maintenance Fitter in Kilmarnock employer: MRD Recruitment
Join a thriving manufacturing business in Hamilton as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, where you'll enjoy a supportive work culture and the chance to develop your career within a dynamic team. With a focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency, this role offers excellent opportunities for professional growth while working in a fast-paced FMCG environment. Embrace the challenge of maintaining production equipment and be part of a company that values your skills and contributions.
