Mechanical Fitter

Recruit4staff LTD; Bromborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable marine engineering company is seeking a Mechanical Fitter in Bromborough. Responsibilities include mechanical fitting and maintenance across various marine crafts. The ideal candidate will have experience assembling and overhauling specialist equipment, strong problem-solving skills, and relevant qualifications. Benefits include competitive pay and a robust holiday scheme.

Benefits

Buy/Sell Holiday Scheme

Paid Compassionate Leave & Sickness

Free Eye Care Vouchers

Medical cover included

Discounted Costco Membership

Group Personal Pension Plan

23 days holiday plus public holidays

Qualifications

• Proven record in Mechanical Fitting covering maintenance and assembly.
• Experience stripping, overhauling, and assembling specialist equipment.
• Ability to work through mechanical problems with the design team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for mechanical fitting, maintenance, and assembly on marine crafts.
• Stripping, overhauling, and assembling bearings, gearboxes, generators, and pumps.
• Collaborate with colleagues to complete high-quality projects.

Skills

Mechanical Fitting

Fault-finding and problem-solving

Reading engineering drawings

Education

NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Qualification

Apprentice Trained Mechanical Fitter

Job description

Recruit4staff are representing a well-established marine engineering business in their search for a Mechanical Fitter to work in Wirral.

Job Details

Pay: Up to £36,420 per annum (Depending on experience)
Up to £17.51 per hour (Depending on experience)
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week (08:00-16:30 Monday to Thursday & 08:00-15:00 Friday)
Duration: Permanent

Benefits: Buy/Sell Holiday Scheme, Paid Compassionate Leave & Sickness, Free Eye Care Vouchers & Contribution Towards Glasses, Death in Service Benefit, Discounted Costco Membership, Halfords Trade Card, Perkbox Discounted Shopping Access, Group Personal Pension Plan, 23 days holiday plus public holidays (5 days holiday accrued on long service), Medical cover included

Job Role

The Mechanical Fitter will be responsible for mechanical fitting, maintenance, and assembly across a range of marine craft. Key duties include stripping, overhauling, and assembling specialist equipment such as bearings, gearboxes, generators, and pumps. The role involves bench work following schematics, the assembly and modification of mechanical components, and carrying out repair work. The Mechanical Fitter will also work on both small and large marine crafts, collaborating with colleagues to complete high-quality projects within set deadlines.

Essential Skills, Experience, or Qualifications

• Proven record in Mechanical Fitting covering maintenance and assembly
• Experience stripping, overhauling, and assembling specialist equipment
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills
• Knowledge of how to work through mechanical problems with the design team
• Experience within new build and/or repair and maintenance environments
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings
• Time served / Apprentice Trained Mechanical Fitter or NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Qualification

Advantageous Skills, Experience, or Qualifications

• Experience working in the marine engineering or shipbuilding sector
• Experience working on small or large marine craft
• Knowledge of marine engines and propulsion systems

Additional Information

All candidates will be required to successfully pass a DBS check.

Commutable From: Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Chester, Liverpool, North Wales, Runcorn, Deeside

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