Mechanical Fitter in Wirral

Energy Jobline CVL; Wirral; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A marine engineering company in Wirral is seeking a Mechanical Fitter responsible for mechanical fitting, maintenance, and assembly of marine craft. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background, proven experience in fitting, and the ability to work from engineering drawings. This permanent position offers competitive pay and a range of benefits including a holiday scheme, medical cover, and more.

Benefits

Buy/Sell Holiday Scheme

Paid Compassionate Leave

Free Eye Care Vouchers

Discounted Costco Membership

Medical cover included

Qualifications

• Proven record in mechanical fitting covering maintenance and assembly.
• Experience stripping, overhauling, and assembling specialist equipment.
• Experience within new-build and/or repair and maintenance environments.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for mechanical fitting, maintenance, and assembly across marine craft.
• Stripping, overhauling, and assembling specialist equipment like pumps and gearboxes.
• Collaborating with colleagues to complete high-quality projects within deadlines.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Fault-finding skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to read engineering drawings

Education

NVQ Level 3 mechanical qualification

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.
• Bench work following schematics.
• The assembly and modification of mechanical components.
• Carrying out repair work.
• Working 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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