Mechanical Fitter (Buildings and Base Services) in PO1

Energy Jobline ZR; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading joint venture in maritime services is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to carry out planned and reactive maintenance at HM Naval Base, Portsmouth. You will maintain various equipment and ensure tasks meet high standards. The ideal candidate should have a solid mechanical engineering background and be proficient with hand tools. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Occupational Health & Wellbeing Services

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in mechanical engineering, ideally with a mechanical apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Ability to maintain and repair plant machinery, particularly forklift trucks and cranes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, professional, and efficient maintenance across a diverse range of equipment.
• Complete tasks within reporting boundaries and to the highest standards.

Skills

Mechanical engineering foundation

Fault finding and rectification skills

Proficiency with hand tools

Education

Industry-recognised qualifications (e.g., NVQ, City & Guilds)

Tools

Forklift trucks

Cranes

Job description

Overview

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Job Title

Mechanical Fitter – Buildings and Base Services

Location

HM Naval Base, Portsmouth (HMNBP)

Service Area

Service Delivery

Hours

37 hours per week

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver safe, professional, and efficient planned and reactive maintenance across a diverse range of equipment.
• Maintain equipment including forklift trucks, cranes, trailers, portable generators, Manitou Rotary Telehandlers, and Charlatte tow trucks.
• Work independently and as part of a team, performing maintenance, repairs, and testing on mechanical systems, plant, and machinery.
• Ensure tasks are completed within reporting boundaries and to the highest standards, with a solid understanding of KPIs.

You’ll Have

• Solid foundation in mechanical engineering, ideally with a mechanical apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Possession or progression toward industry-recognised qualifications (e.g., NVQ or City & Guilds).
• Proficiency with a wide range of hand tools and equipment; ability to maintain and repair plant machinery, particularly forklift trucks and cranes.
• Strong fault finding and rectification skills.
• Ability to produce clear, detailed reports to support work.
• Comfort working with technical specifications and a sound understanding of safe systems of work, prioritising safety.

About You

• Customer interaction is vital; build and maintain positive relationships and manage expectations professionally.
• Rostered on-call involvement to support Harbour Radar repairs during normal and out-of-hours periods.
• Adaptability to changing requirements and resource availability; provide regular progress updates to the Team Leader.
• Tasks will be assigned via a mobile application; manage and deliver work orders efficiently.

What You’ll Get

• A competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Access to internal benefits and discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Group income protection
• Flexible parental benefits (if applicable)
• Access to Internal employee assistance network
• Continued professional career development
• Kudos reward opportunities
• Occupational Health & Wellbeing Services
• 50% off entry into the Historic Dockyard

Application Process

Applications are urged to apply prior to the advertising closing date of Thursday 30th October 2025 with a view to interviews commencing week of Monday 3rd November 2025. For queries, please contact the Recruitment Team in the first instance who will advise accordingly.

About Us: At KBS Maritime, a joint venture between BAE Systems and KBR, we provide Asset Management, Infrastructure Management, Energy Solutions, and Alongside Services at HMNBP. We help support the Royal Navy with innovative solutions and a focus on safety, security, and sustainability.