Mechanic Fitter Wanted

MECHANIC FITTER WANTED❗

dh Recruitment & Driver Hire Fife are currently looking for a mechanic fitter to join one of our clients based in Kirkcaldy.

Salary ranges between £36,000 – £40,000 per year depending on experience.

Working full time Monday to Friday every week, for the right candidate this could potentially become a permanent job.

Job Purpose

To carry out maintenance, inspections, servicing, and repairs across a broad range of vehicles and plant—including HGVs, Hi-Ab lorries, cars, vans, mechanical excavators , and construction site plant . Your work ensures all equipment is safe, compliant , and fully operational at all times.

Key Responsibilities

Service and repair : HGVs & Hi-Ab Lorries

Cars & Vans

Site Plant (Dumpers, Rollers, Excavators, Small Tools)

Diagnose & fix mechanical , hydraulic , pneumatic , and basic electrical faults.

Carry out preventative maintenance to reduce equipment downtime.

Complete statutory checks (e.g., PUWER, MOT prep).

Log all completed work, parts used, and defects found with accuracy .

Respond promptly to breakdowns and conduct on-site repairs when needed.

Work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

Follow all Health, Safety & Environmental regulations.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Hands-on experience with :

HGVs & Hi-Ab Lorries

Cars, Vans, Excavators, and Site Plant

Strong mechanical skills – diesel engines, hydraulics, transmissions, electrics

Confident using diagnostic tools & interpreting technical information

Solid understanding of workshop / site Health & Safety standards

Good organisational and problem-solving abilities

Desirable Skills

Welding & Fabrication

Electrical fault-finding

MOT prep and statutory inspections

Experience using fleet maintenance software or inspection apps

Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / Equivalent in :

HGV Maintenance

Plant Maintenance

Mechanical Engineering

Full UK Driving Licence ( Essential )

HGV Licence ( Desirable )

Hi-Ab Operator Qualification ( Desirable )

Personal Attributes

Reliable and self-motivated

Safety-focused with attention to detail

Flexible, including availability for overtime / emergency call-outs

Positive, proactive, and a great team player