Mechanical fitter

Navantia UK; Appledore; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A subsidiary of a well-established company in Appledore is seeking a skilled mechanical fitter. The role involves dismantling and reassembling mechanical systems, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in shipyard activities. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including a pension and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Company pension

31 days holiday

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Time served mechanical fitter in shipyard or similar.
• Understanding of safety and compliance standards.
• Ability to work independently with instructions.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle and re-assemble mechanical assemblies.
• Inspect equipment and identify faulty components.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Align equipment to set tolerances.
• Test pipework and systems, commission systems.
• Assist other disciplines as required.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Dimensional control techniques

Understanding of engineered drawings

Workplace safety compliance

Independent work execution

Team cooperation

Education

Relevant qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds)

Job description

Job Description

Established in 2022, Navantia UK is a subsidiary of Navantia SA, a Spanish state-owned company with over 300 years of naval shipbuilding history.

In January 2025, Navantia UK completed the acquisition of Harland & Wolff and its four historic facilities in Belfast, Appledore, Methil, and Arnish.

By combining Harland & Wolff’s proud heritage and facilities with Navantia’s global expertise, Navantia UK is well‑positioned to strengthen Britain’s defence, maritime and energy industrial capabilities, supporting jobs and economic growth across the country.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Dismantle and re‑assemble mechanical assemblies.
• Inspect equipment and identify faulty components.
• Carry out preventative maintenance work on plant and equipment.
• Align equipment to set tolerances.
• Test pipework and systems, commission systems.
• Assist other disciplines when required.
• Experience with overhead cranes and lifting equipment.
• Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces.

HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIORNMENT

• Demonstrate a positive attitude towards improving the culture in the workplace, stop and report any activity you feel might cause injury or damage, ensuring that everyone works safely at all times.
• Follows and adhere to any control measures required under the Safety, Environmental and Quality Management Systems.
• Ensure good house‑keeping of work areas at all times.

QUALITY

• Undertake inspection of parts, sub‑assemblies and finished products to ensure dimensional accuracy, quality and solid working function.
• Support the company in maintaining and improving our ISO 9001 (quality), 14001 (environmental), 45001 (health and safety) standards through adherence to the Navantia UK Management Systems; this is the responsibility of all Navantia UK employees when conducting all processes and activities.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Time served mechanical fitter either in a shipyard or similar field activity where refit work was undertaken.
• Relevant qualification, indentured apprenticeship, NVQ, City & Guilds etc.
• Understanding of dimensional control techniques such as Electronic Distance Measuring (EDM).
• Understanding of engineered drawings and technical documents.
• Knowledge and compliance of work place safety.
• Work execution independently according to valid instructions, rules and other standards.
• Flexible cooperation with other team‑members.

Key Interpersonal/Behavioral Skills

• Ability to establish an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal.
• Effectiveness in identifying possible problems for upward reporting/investigation.
• Ability to express ideas or facts in a clear manner.
• Professional and pro‑active work ethic.

Additional Information

• Competitive base salary
• Company pension
• 31 days holiday
• Life assurance

If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on‑line please contact us at people.skills@harland‑wolff.com and one of the team will be in contact to help you.