Maintenance Fitter

Position: Maintenance Fitter (Permanent)
Location: Peaston Bank

Maintenance Fitter
Salary: £43,000
Type:
Full-time

Shift: 3 shift rotation (Monday - Friday)

Location:

Humbie
A leading timber manufacturing business is looking for an experienced Maintenance Fitter to join their growing team at their site in Humbie, Edinburgh.
If you’re a fully qualified mechanical fitter with experience in heavy industrial environments, confident fault-finding under pressure, and looking for long-term stability within a supportive maintenance team — this could be a strong move for your next career step.

Role Overview
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will work as a maintenance fitter as part of the maintenance team to maximise plant reliability, reduce downtime, and support production performance through both reactive and planned maintenance activities.

Key Responsibilities

* Respond quickly and effectively to plant downtime to maximise production output

* Repair and replace damaged or faulty plant equipment

* Interrogate, fault find, and resolve issues across mechanical systems

* Record completed work accurately using internal IT systems

* Support summer and winter overhaul programmes to maintain plant reliability

* Participate in continuous improvement activities and maintenance meetings

* Carry out repair and overhaul of plant and equipment as required

* Complete work permits and ensure strict adherence to health and safety standards

* Build effective working relationships across production and maintenance teams

* Support special projects as required
Your Profile

* Must be fully qualified Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

* Experience with in a heavy mechanical or industrial manufacturing environment

* Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability

* Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting

* High attention to detail with a results-driven mindset

* Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills

* Well-organised with the ability to follow direction and work independently

* Self-motivated with a proactive approach to maintenance

* Experience using maintenance or production systems
What You Can Expect

* Competitive salary reflective of skills and experience

* Stable night shift position within a well-established site

* Opportunity to join a growing, investment-focused timber manufacturer

* Be part of a collaborative and experienced maintenance team

* Long-term career prospects within a forward-thinking business