Mechanical Fitter

Gap Personnel; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced Marine Mechanical Fitters to join their dynamic engineering team at Devonport Dockyard. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to work on high-profile defence projects, including Royal Navy Warships and advanced submarines. As a vital part of the team, you will engage in complex engineering challenges, installing and maintaining critical mechanical systems while collaborating with skilled professionals. If you are passionate about making a difference in the field of defence engineering and possess the necessary qualifications, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in mechanical fitting, preferably within marine environments.
• Excellent understanding of mechanical systems and technical instructions.

Responsibilities

• Installing, maintaining, and overhauling mechanical systems.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical documents.

Skills

Mechanical Fitting

Workshop Machinery

Technical Instructions

Team Collaboration

Education

Level 3 Mechanical Engineering Qualification

Tools

Fluid Pumps

Diesel Engines

High-Pressure Air Systems

Hydraulic Units

Job description

Marine Mechanical Fitter
Location: Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Pay: GBP19.45ph

Are you ready to take your mechanical skills to the next level? Join a dynamic engineering environment where your expertise will contribute to some of the most exciting and important defence projects in the UK.

About the Role
gap personnel are looking 24 experienced Mechanical Fitters to support engineering operations across a range of high-profile projects at Devonport Dockyard. Whether working on Royal Navy Warships, cutting-edge Submarines, or within advanced manufacturing facilities, this role offers the chance to work on complex, large-scale engineering challenges that make a real difference.

What You ll Be Doing

• Installing, maintaining, and overhauling mechanical systems such as fluid pumps, diesel engines, high-pressure air systems and hydraulic units
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical documents
• Aligning and commissioning new mechanical equipment
• Conducting functional tests and system surveys
• Collaborating with high-performing teams to meet project deadlines and safety standards

What We re Looking For

• Strong hands-on experience in mechanical fitting, preferably within marine or similar heavy engineering environments
• Confident in using workshop machinery and tools
• Excellent understanding of mechanical systems and the ability to follow detailed technical instructions
• Flexible, safety-conscious and a strong team player

Desirable Background

• Experience working with Royal Navy vessels, submarines, Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships, or large commercial ships
• Time-served apprentice in marine or naval engineering
• Background in high-integrity or defence-related engineering projects

Qualifications
Candidates must hold the following:

• Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification

Security Requirements
Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance due to the nature of the work.

Why Apply?
This is your opportunity to join a respected, forward-thinking team working at the heart of UK defence engineering. You ll gain exposure to cutting-edge projects, develop your technical skills further, and play a vital role in delivering world-class solutions.