Mechanical Shift Fitter
| Company: | Scott Timber Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Market Rate |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | South-West Scotland, DG5 4PL |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 27 May 2026 |
| Closing date: | 11 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Job Advert
Mechanical Shift Fitter
Based in Dalbeattie, DG5 4PL
Competitive & Excellent Benefits
24/7 Shift Pattern
Working on a shift basis, you’ll be a key member of our busy maintenance team, directly responsible for providing a prompt and
responsive breakdown fault diagnosis and repair service & undertaking routine mechanical maintenance, across a range of plant and
machinery.
Some responsibilities of a Maintenance Fitter include:
· Installation of machine parts such as valves, pumps, and motors.
· Carrying out planned maintenance checks, finding and fixing any faults.
· Responding to emergency breakdowns on our production lines.
About you:
Alongside your solid background in mechanical engineering, preferably gained within a manufacturing environment, you are confident
in working alone or alongside a team. You’ll be technically minded and hold your work to a high level. In addition, you’ll have:
· Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
· Good understanding of computer-based systems and software.
· A high level of organisational skills and attention to detail.
· Problem solving skills.
· The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines in a busy environment.
About BSW:
· BSW Group is the largest timber and forestry business in the UK, with operating divisions spanning the whole supply chain, from
tree nurseries and woodland management to sawmilling and pallets.
· We market 35 million saplings annually through the country’s leading commercial tree nursery, have planted a billion trees
through Tilhill Forestry, supply sustainable timber products to an array of industries as BSW Timber, and manufacture millions of
pallets a year as Scott Pallets. We work to keep industry moving and aim to be the most technically advanced timber business in
the country.
· With an ethos to use everything and waste nothing, we leverage technology and cutting-edge practices to supply the diverse
demands of the UK, helping to build sustainable worlds
Benefits:
In return, you can look forward to developing a long-term career with one of the industry’s leading employers. As well as the
competitive salary, this position includes other benefits such as:
· Discounted rate on a range of BSW products including Woodfuel Direct.
· Employee benefits portal with access to exclusive deals and discounts on 100s of high street brands, utilities, eating out and
more!
· Confidential 24/7 support with the Well-being hub.
· Cycle to Work Scheme.
· Funded learning and career development opportunities.
· Company provided Life Assurance policy.
Closing date for applications: 30th September 2026
The Company’s Job Applicant Privacy Notice is available on www.bsw.co.uk/careers/terms
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