Mechanical Fitter

Atlas Recruitment Group Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 24,631 - 29,714; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the engineering sector is seeking Level 2/3 engineers in Electrical or Mechanical disciplines for a prestigious project at Devonport Dockyard in Plymouth. This 6-month contract offers competitive hourly pay and requires candidates to assist in maintaining systems onboard ships during maintenance periods. Experience in marine or heavy engineering environments is preferred, and candidates will need to go through BPSS clearance.

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 2/3 qualification required.
• Time-served experience preferred in marine or heavy engineering.
• Prior experience with ships, submarines, or commercial vessels is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining electrical and mechanical systems onboard vessels.
• Conduct maintenance of dedicated mechanical and electrical systems.
• Rectify defects of equipment.

Skills

Experience in marine or heavy engineering environments

Conducting maintenance of mechanical and electrical systems

Reporting on system equipment and condition

Education

Level 2/3 qualification in Electrical or Mechanical engineering

Job description

Electrical / Mechanical Labour Support – £17.88-£21.57 p/h (dependant on experience) | Plymouth | 6 months

Join one of the UK’s most prestigious engineering projects at Devonport Dockyard in Plymouth. We’re looking for Level 2/3 engineers in Electrical or Mechanical to support major onboard ships with upkeeping duties and help keep them operational during deep maintenance periods.

This 6-month contract offers up to £21.57 p/hr, with a 35-hour workweek (Mon–Fri, early finish Fridays). The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting to maintain electrical and mechanical systems onboard vessels in deep maintenance periods and contributing to the regeneration of systems and equipment to full operational condition ready for tests and trials by:

• Conducting maintenance of dedicated mechanical and electrical systems
• Reporting on system equipment and condition to ensure stakeholder awareness for future operation
• Rectifying defect of equipment

If you’re time-served, hold a relevant Level 2/3 qualification, and have experience in marine or heavy engineering environments, we want to hear from you. Prior experience with ships, submarines, or commercial vessels is highly desirable but not essential.

This is a great opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance.

Candidates will need to go through BPSS clearance.