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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