Mechanical Fitter

About MAHLE

Together, we move the world-we've been doing it for over 100 years. At MAHLE, as a leading international development partner and systems supplier to the automotive industry, we pursue the objective of making mobility more efficient, more environmentally friendly, more convenient, and more economical. As part of our dual strategy, we are working both on the intelligent combustion engine for the use of hydrogen and other nonfossil fuels and on technologies for fuel cells and e-mobility.

MAHLE generated sales of €11.7 billion in 2024. Employing just under 68,000 people at 135 production locations and 11 technology centers, the company is represented in 28 countries. (as at: 12/31/2024). Join our MAHLE team!

Your Contribution

• Perform planned and reactive mechanical maintenance, including fault finding, diagnosis, and reporting on a computerized maintenance system.
• Work independently or as part of a team to troubleshoot and resolve engineering issues efficiently.
• Support the production unit by addressing breakdowns promptly and ensuring minimal disruption.
• Carry out preventative planned maintenance tasks to ensure equipment reliability.
• Operate under the Permit to Work system when required, maintaining a strong focus on safety and compliance.

Your Experience and Qualifications

• Time-served Mechanical Engineer with good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, with the ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Experience in a continuous process environment, with expertise in mechanical maintenance, compressed air systems, furnaces, heating systems, rolling mills, gearboxes, motors, and pumps.
• Certifications such as IPAF/BAA/Gas/FLT are advantageous.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a factory or industrial background.

Shift Patterns

Dayshift (37.50 hrs) - No shift allowance (basic rate)

Monday to Thursday: 07:30 - 16:00 (8 hrs)

Friday: 07:30 - 13:00 (5.5 hrs)

Monday: 21:15 - 07:30 (9.75 hrs)

Tuesday to Thursday: 21:45 - 07:30 (9.25 hrs)

Sunday: 21:00 - 07:30 (10 hrs)

Monday: 16:00 - 21:15 (5.25 hrs)

Tuesday to Thursday: 16:00 - 21:45 (5.75 hrs)

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Facts about the job

Entry level: Production workers / General labor

Part- / Full-time: Full Time

Functional area: Production

Department: BU2 Thermal and Fluid System

Location: Kilmarnock, GB

Closing date for applications

Don't waste any time, apply while the position is online.

Your future at MAHLE

As a team player and someone who thinks ahead, you can deploy all your skills with us. In cooperation with colleagues from different countries and areas, you contribute in designing the mobility of the future. When selecting MAHLE, you choose trend-setting technologies and strategies. Are you interested in working with us and developing efficient and environmentally-friendly solutions, optimising existing products, and turning innovative ideas into reality? Then MAHLE is the right address for you.