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Mechanical Shift Fitter
Based Corpach, Fort William – PH33 7AP
£Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Rotating Shifts
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 Mechanical Shift Fitter include:
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Installation of machine parts such as chain drives, gear-motors, valves and pumps.
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Carrying out planned maintenance checks, finding and fixing any faults.
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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:
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Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
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Good understanding of computer-based systems and software.
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A high level of organisational skills and attention to detail.
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Problem solving skills.
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The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines in a busy environment.
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In return, you can look forward to developing a long-term career with one of the industry’s leading employers.
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:
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Discounted rate on a range of BSW products including Woodfuel Direct.
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Employee benefits portal with access to exclusive deals and discounts on 100s of high street brands, utilities, eating out and more!
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Confidential 24/7 support with the Well-being hub.
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Cycle to Work Scheme.
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Funded learning and career development opportunities.
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Company provided Life Assurance policy.
Closing date for applications: 31st August 2026
The Company’s Job Applicant Privacy Notice is available on www.bsw.co.uk/careers/terms
We encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the published closing date should we receive a sufficient amount of applications.
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