Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical Fitter, £21.00 per hour, Temporary to Permanent, Based in Paisley, covering whisky distilleries from Girvan to Perth
Travel:
Paid at hourly rate from Paisley to site

Responsibilities

* Monday–Thursday: 7:30am–4:30pm | Friday: 7:30am–2:00pm

* Install, maintain, overhaul, and repair mechanical equipment at customer premises

* Work on pumps, valves, gearboxes, conveyors, and associated plant machinery

* Carry out planned and emergency maintenance across multiple sites

* Assemble, disassemble, test, and inspect complex rotating machinery

* Mark out, cut, drill, mill, tap, and ream mild steel and non-ferrous metals

* Assemble and fit components to specification

* Complete repairs and servicing to a high standard

* Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment

* Support continuous improvement activities

Skills & Experience Required

* Time-served Mechanical Fitter or equivalent experience

* Proven experience within food and drink processing plants

* Strong background in rotating machinery, pumps, and gearboxes

* Conveyor maintenance experience

We are recruiting an experienced Mechanical Fitter for a temp-to-permanent role within the food and drink processing sector. The position involves working primarily in whisky distilleries across the Girvan to Perth area, with Paisley as the base location. This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on rotating machinery and site-based maintenance activities.

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