Maintenance Fitter

Maintenance Fitter East Lothian£17.78 per hour + 15-20% shift allowance (approx. £40,000 per annum)Permanent, Full-TimeWe're recruiting for a Maintenance Fitter to join a large, well-established sawmill and timber processing facility in Humbie, East Lothian. If you have solid mechanical maintenance experience in sawmilling, timber, or heavy manufacturing, this is a great opportunity to join a company investing in its people and technology.Shift Pattern3-week rotation:Days: 6am - 2pmBacks: 2pm - 10pmNights: 10pm - 6amShift allowance: % for day/back, % for night.40 hours per week (approx. £40,000 per annum).Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and overhaul sawmill production machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical and hydraulic faults quickly and safely.
• Undertake planned preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Replace motors, conveyors, belts, bearings, and other mechanical components.
• Support process improvements and efficiency projects.
• Record maintenance activities accurately using the site's CMMS system.
• Work collaboratively with production teams to reduce downtime.

About You

• Fully qualified Mechanical Fitter (apprenticeship or equivalent).
• Experience in a sawmill, timber processing, or similar heavy mechanical industry is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of conveyors, saw lines, hydraulics, pneumatics, and automated machinery.
• Team player with good communication skills and a strong safety mindset.
• Reliable, flexible, and motivated to deliver quality maintenance work.
• Having a drivers licence and access to a vehicle would be beneficial due to the location and shift pattern.