A food manufacturing business in the Glasgow area has a need for a Night Shift Mechanical Fitter.

The Role

In this role you will assume the responsibility as a mechanical fitter providing full support to the hygiene and engineering departments under the leadership of the Engineering Team Leaders and Engineering Management.

On Offer:

• £33,930
• Overtime paid at x 1.5
• Monday – Friday
• 10pm – 7am

Key Duties/Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the removal of machinery components such as guarding and covers as required by hygiene and/or engineering.
• Ensure that all remedial work/re-fitting is to a high standard and any engineering electrical required follow up work is reported to Engineering Team Leaders and/or Engineering Management.
• Inspect and check all parts whilst covers are removed and report any damage or failed parts (bearings corroded/seized, guides worn/damaged, any damage to machinery, etc).
• Once hygiene has completed the required cleaning, replace guards and components ensuring all required lubrication is completed, and all components are accounted for.
• Ensure that all equipment change parts are accounted for and stowed in their locations.  
• Have full responsibility for all components while working with on or usage until job completion. 
• Assist with the removal of belts and components to allow hygiene to complete tasks.
• Responsibility for ensuring current practices meet Health and Safety and Food Safety standards, and company policies and practices, where possible exceeding requirement
• Carrying out all duties as required to fulfil the functions of the job.
• Complete ad hoc duties as requested by your line manager, manager or company director, as and when required.

Desirable Experience

• A basic knowledge of mechanical engineering covering greasing and basic maintenance including the ability to spot faults and or damage to machinery.
• Experience of working in a fast-moving FMCG industry.
• Knowledge and experience of the maintenance of modern processing plant machinery would be advantageous but training will be given.
• Previous experience of food processing equipment is desirable but not essential.

If you are interested in hearing more about it this position, please apply with your most recent CV.