Mechanical Fitter

CandidCapture.net; Plymouth; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading recruitment agency as a Mechanical Fitter for a 26-week contract in Plymouth. You'll apply your mechanical expertise to work on exciting engineering projects, focusing on marine mechanical equipment. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience, ensuring adherence to safety regulations while working in a dynamic environment. Apply now to elevate your career!

Benefits

Travel allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in removal, installation, and overhaul of marine mechanical equipment.
• Must obtain security clearance and undertake a Basic DBS.

Responsibilities

• Utilise mechanical skills to install and align new equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions.

Skills

Mechanical Expertise

Technical Proficiency

Education

Indentured Apprenticeship

Level 3 Mechanical Engineering Qualification

Job description

Elevate Your Career as a Mechanical Fitter with DK Recruitment!

Are you a skilled Mechanical Fitter looking for a 26-week contract ready to take your career to new heights? DK Recruitment is seeking talented individuals like you to join our client's dynamic team in Plymouth.

What You'll Be Doing

1. Mechanical Expertise: Utilise your mechanical skills to remove, overhaul, and install a wide range of mechanical equipment, including hydraulics, weapons systems, water and fuel systems, and LP/HP air systems.
2. Precision Engineering: Work to the highest standards using engineering drawings and technical specifications. Install and align new equipment and conduct system and equipment functional tests and surveys.
3. Technical Proficiency: Read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions. Operate general workshop machinery specific to mechanical fitting. Adhere to all safety regulations and promote a safe working environment.

If you bring technical expertise and a commitment to safety, we offer some of the most exciting engineering projects in the country.

Essential Experience

Marine Mechanical Equipment: Experience in the removal, installation, and overhaul of marine mechanical equipment, focusing on propulsion equipment, auxiliary systems, and power generation equipment.

Desirable Experience: Previous work in marine engineering, especially on Royal Navy ships, submarines, Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels, or large commercial ships.

Qualifications (at Least One Required)

• Indentured Apprenticeship
• Level 3 Modern Apprenticeship in a Mechanical Discipline
• Armed Forces PO/CPO/NCO with Mechanical Specialisation
• Level 3 Mechanical Engineering Qualification
• Must be able to obtain security clearance for this role and undertake a Basic DBS.

Working Hours

• 35 hours per week
• Monday to Thursday: 07:30 - 15:30
  Friday: 07:30 - 12:30
• Potential for shifts and overtime
• Pay from PAYE £19.45 p/h (Umbrella £24.16 p/h) + travel allowance (if applicable)

Only UK Nationals need apply.

Ready to make your mark in mechanical engineering? Apply now with your CV.