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Shift Fitter

BSW Group


Job Location:

Fort William - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 25 September 2026 (9 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 23 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Mechanical Shift Fitter

Based Corpach Fort William PH33 7AP

Competitive Excellent Benefits

Rotating Shifts

Working on a shift basis youll 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:

  • Installation of machine parts such as chain drives gear-motors valves and pumps.
  • 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. Youll be technically minded and hold your work to a high addition youll 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.
  • In return you can look forward to developing a long-term career with one of the industrys 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 countrys 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 industrys 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

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