via reed · 31 May 2026 ·6 days ago

Mechanical Fitter

Zachary Daniels
Tranent Full-time
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My client is a leading FMCG manufacturing organisation with an impressive history and a fantastic reputation.

They are now looking for a Mechanical Fitter to join their site on the outskirts of Edinburgh. The successful candidate will be tasked with supporting the engineering team in reaching a higher level of standard.

This role would be well suited to a mechanical fitter working within an industrial sector looking to move into FMCG; a mechanical maintenance engineer working on a 24hr facility working shifts wanting to secure a dayshift position; or a mechanic wanting a new challenge!


This is a Monday - Friday dayshift position. Also has an on-call rota.

Responsibilities:

  • Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical equipment as defined by our PPM schedule to the highest standard

  • Work as part of a mechanical/electrical team, to keep our plant availability in line with operational commitments

  • Assist with machine improvement projects

  • Monitor, fault find, maintain and repair a wide variety of equipment including pumps, gearboxes, and specialist treatment process machinery

  • Apply first level maintenance activities to all onsite assets

  • Large plant complex repairs

  • Using Breathing Apparatus and working in confined spaces if required (Training will be provided if required)

  • Development of new skills both in and outside of your core discipline

  • Working on fixed plant on Water and Waste Water Treatment sites to fault find, repair and maintain a wide variety of equipment including pumps, gearboxes, and specialist treatment process machinery

Education & Experience:
  • All applicants should hold City & Guilds or similar vocational qualifications and have completed an apprenticeship or recognised training in mechanical discipline

  • Relevant experience in a production / processing or manufacturing facility would be beneficial

  • Well-developed interpersonal skills, ability to work in teams, to interact with colleagues and managers alike

  • Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to take and respond to direction as required

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