Details:
- Salary: £26 - 31 - Annum
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Glasgow Glasgow City
- Date: 11 hours ago
Description:
Mechanical Fitter
Multiple Locations within a 20 miles Radius of Glasgow
19 week temp-to-perm
Grade 1 - Days £26.83 p/h | Nights £31.32 p/h
Grade 2 - Days £25.96 p/h | Nights £29.50 p/h
Overview
EMBS Engineering Ltd is working in partnership with a leading UK logistics and multimodal transport operator that is currently recruiting experienced Mechanical Fitters (HGV Technicians) across its Scottish operations. Operating one of the UK's largest integrated road and rail logistics networks, our client has built a reputation for operational excellence, technical expertise, and continuous investment in both its fleet and engineering infrastructure. With sites across Scotland and England, they provide a stable and progressive working environment for skilled engineering professionals.
This opportunity offers a clear route into permanent employment following a 19-week temporary period, with excellent earning potential and long-term career prospects.
What's in it for you?
* Long-term career prospects within a growing transport and logistics group
* Competitive Rates and salaries
* Hours: 4 on 4 off, Days and Nights
Due to continued growth and investment in their engineering operations, our client is seeking experienced Mechanical Fitters to support the maintenance and repair of a diverse commercial fleet and associated equipment.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Carry out diagnostics and fault finding on commercial vehicles
* Complete servicing, maintenance, and repair work across the fleet
* Maintain and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems
* Work on air brake systems including ABS and EBS
* Conduct engine and driveline repairs and overhauls
* Install and repair electrical wiring and vehicle systems
* Prepare vehicles for MOT inspections
* Perform preventative maintenance activities
* Support wider engineering operations when required
* Ensure all work complies with health, safety, and company standards
* Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate:
* Time-served HGV Technician, Commercial Vehicle Technician, or Mechanical Fitter
* background
* City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent engineering qualification
* Experience servicing and repairing commercial vehicles
* Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capabilities
* Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and air brake systems
* Ability to work independently and within a shift team environment
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
If you are interested in the opportunity of Mechanical Fitter (HGV Technician) and believe you meet the illustrated criteria, apply today to join our client's growing engineering team across Coatbridge, Springburn, or Stirling. Apply now!
About us
EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with some of the UK's most
prestigious, advanced, precision engineering companies within the Aerospace, Automotive / Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental and FMCG industries. We’ll offer you expert support and advice throughout the process to ensure you select and secure a career-defining role.
Please note, due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents; we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates