Mechanical Fitter
Plymouth, Devon
£22.25 - £24.73 ph

Duration: 6 Months initially. Potential for 3 years work.

40 Guaranteed hours a week, additional hours and shift may be a possibility but not guaranteed.

Essential experience

* Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and work instructions

* Operating various workshop machinery specific to mechanical fitting

* Experience working in the marine engineering industry, particularly on Royal Navy ships, submarines, Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels, or large commercial ships. We'll also consider relevant experience from other engineering sectors.

* Demonstrable experience of removing, installing, and overhauling marine mechanical equipment, with a focus on propulsion systems, auxiliary systems, and power generation equipment.

* Experience working in a marine engineering environment - Desirable

Qualifications for the Mechanical Fitter
We're looking for candidates with a good foundation in mechanical engineering. This could include:

* Completion of a time-served apprenticeship in marine or naval engineering

* An indentured apprenticeship in a mechanical discipline

* A Level-3 Modern Apprenticeship in a mechanical discipline

* A Level-3 Mechanical Engineering qualification