Mechanical Fitter

Job Introduction

At Patersons, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.

We are currently looking for a Maintenance Fitter to join our mobile team based in and around central Scotland.

We’re working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Role Responsibility

Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, you will carry out scheduled planned and reactive mechanical maintenance activities to maintain plant condition and performance to support the delivery of the weekly production schedules. Monitor and maintain condition and performance of all our processing plants and associated equipment and identify any circumstances that could result in an impact on availability or performance while supporting the Engineering Manger to meet defined shift KPI targets.

Carry out all mechanical activities as specified by Engineering Support Team on Planned Preventive Maintenance Schedules to ensure expected plant reliability and minimise production disruption and downtime.

The Ideal Candidate

This is a varied, complex and rewarding position that requires:

• Good knowledge of PLC controlled Factory based production equipment, preferably within the concrete industry but not essential.
• Good knowledge and experience with high-speed rotating equipment
• The ability to repair and diagnose complex hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Good knowledge of automatic packaging and strapping equipment
• Use of PC’s and capability to use common applications and company systems
• Fault finding ability to identify defects and recommend appropriate action
• Good practical knowledge and experience of maintenance systems required
• Ability to assess SHE risks arising from work activities and control risks accordingly
• Knowledge of site-specific SHE procedures and Safe Working Practices
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems and or multiskilled, mechanically biased
• Knowledge and understanding of PLC systems
• The ability to strip and rebuild complex pumps and gearboxes.
• Good knowledge of micrometres and precision measuring tools
• The ability read and interpret schematic and technical drawings.
• Basic report writing
• Have good welding and fabrication skills
• Working to a Rotation Shift Rota.

Incentives and benefits:

• 28 days holiday pay inclusive of statutory days.
• Training and development opportunities
• Over time paid at Time and Half and Double time.
• Use of a company vehicle to carry out day to day duties.

Pay: £42,000.00-£46,700.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car

Work Location: In person