Mechanical Fitter

Saab; Fareham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days leave

Pension 8%

Private medical insurance

Income protection

Death in service

Share matching 5%

Maternity/Adoption & Paternity leave

Job summary

Saab UK is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to join the Seaeye underwater robotics unit in Fareham. You will assemble a range of mechanical assemblies to customer specifications, including Tether Management Systems and ROV chassis, guided by engineering drawings and work instructions.

You will use hand tools and basic machining/electrical assembly skills, maintain 6S standards, and support development projects. Occasional work at test locations or customer sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions to ensure assemblies meet standards.
• Use hand and workshop tools (drills, files, screwdrivers, spanners, measuring gear).
• Basic machining operations; milling/turning experience beneficial.
• Undertake basic electrical assembly such as earth bonding and continuity testing with training.
• Maintain high 6S standards, housekeeping and tool control.
• Manage time effectively to maximise productivity, quality and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Assemble large Tether Management Systems and ROV chassis per drawings and instructions.
• Carry out mechanical assembly, align heavy sub-assemblies and secure components.
• Route, bend and connect hydraulic hoses and pneumatic lines.
• Route and secure wire harnesses, cable routing.
• Fill reservoirs, bleed systems and check for leaks.
• Support R&D, prototypes, and product improvement projects as needed.
• Work onsite at test locations or customer sites when required.
• Collaborate in a small multidisciplinary team and resolve day-to-day challenges.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Hand tools proficiency

Machining experience

Electrical assembly

6S housekeeping

Time management

Tools

Workshop tools

Measuring equipment

Machining equipment (milling/turning)

Job description

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia’s largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

What You Will Be Part Of

Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations.

The Role

This role is part of our Saab Seaeye underwater robotics business unit in Fareham. As a Mechanical Fitter you will be tasked with the assembling a variety of small and large mechanical assemblies to customer specification.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble large Tether Management Systems, ROV chassis and associated mechanical assemblies in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications and work instructions.
• Carry out mechanical assembly activities including:
  • Bolting and aligning heavy sub-assemblies and structural frames.
  • Installing mechanical components and hardware.
  • Routing, bending and connecting hydraulic hoses and pneumatic lines.
  • Securing wire harnesses, looming and carrying out basic cable routing.
  • Filling fluid reservoirs, bleeding systems and checking for leaks.
  • Support Research & Development activities, prototype builds, trials and product improvement projects as required.
  • Be willing and able to work outside the factory environment, including at test locations and customer sites when required.
  • Work effectively both independently and as part of a small, multidisciplinary team, using initiative and practical judgement to resolve day-to-day challenges.

Qualifications and Skills

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, General Assembly drawings and work instructions to ensure assemblies are completed correctly and to the required standard.
• Use a range of hand and workshop tools, including drills, files, screwdrivers, spanners, ratchets and measuring equipment.
• Carry out basic machining operations, including milling and turning, where required. Previous machining experience would be beneficial.
• Undertake basic electrical assembly activities, such as earth bonding and continuity testing, with appropriate training and support.
• Maintain high standards of 6S, housekeeping, tool control and workplace organisation.
• Manage time effectively to minimise downtime and maximise productivity, quality and delivery performance.
• Maintain the appropriate level of competence in relevant IT systems and other tools required to perform the role effectively.

Saab UK Company Benefits

• 30 days annual leave
• Workplace pension scheme with 8% company contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Group income protection scheme
• Death in service insurance
• Up to 5% share matching scheme
• Company enhanced Maternity/Adoption & Paternity leave.
• + Much more

By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview