Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

£40,195 + £3,000 Market Supplement + £1,500 Weekend Allowance Rising to £42,440 after successful probation We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Maintenance Fitter to join our team in Glasgow. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic continuous process environment where safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement are highly valued. The Role As a Maintenance Fitter, you will be responsible for carrying out high-quality mechanical maintenance activities across plant equipment and machinery, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and compliance with all safety procedures. You will work as part of a rota system to support operational requirements, including one weekend in five and occasional out-of-hours support when required. Key Responsibilities * Maintain safe working conditions and adhere to all maintenance safety standards * Ensure strict compliance with Permit to Work systems and all associated safety procedures including: * Hot Work * Confined Space Entry * Working at Height * Lifting, Slinging & Rigging * Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical equipment to a high standard * Perform precision equipment setup and alignments to design specifications * Read and interpret mechanical drawings and P&IDs * Supervise subcontractors when required * Report work progress, inspections, and defects to management * Maintain tools and equipment in good working order * Support food safety standards and report any related issues * Participate in training and development activities * Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the site About You To be successful in this role, you should have: * HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) * A recognised mechanical apprenticeship * 3–4+ years’ post-apprenticeship experience as a Mechanical Technician/Fitter * Experience within a continuous process industry environment * Strong mechanical fitting and maintenance experience * Knowledge of hydraulic systems * Ability to read mechanical drawings and process P&IDs * Experience with mobile plant maintenance * Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills * Welding and fabrication experience (highly desirable) * Slinging & lifting experience * A proactive attitude toward Health & Safety * Ability to work independently and within a small team * Flexibility and willingness to support operational requirements What We Offer Competitive salary package £3,000 market supplement £1,500 weekend allowance Salary increase after successful probation Health insurance and healthcare package 29 days annual leave plus 4 statutory holidays Supportive and down-to-earth working environment Flat organisational structure where initiative is valued Ongoing training and development opportunities Strong focus on employee growth and continuous learning If you are a skilled Mechanical Maintenance professional looking for your next opportunity in a supportive and safety-focused environment, we would love to hear from you