Maintenance Fitter
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 within 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 nightshift 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