Mechanical Fitter

Job description

Mechanical Fitter

Would you like to be involved with installing, repairing, and refitting a range of mechanical systems and equipment on board Royal Navy surface ships? We currently have a vacancy for a Mechanical Fitter at our site in the Portsmouth Naval Base.

As a Mechanical Fitter, you will be working on systems such as engines, pumps, and rudders, performing critical work to ensure the ships are kept in-service and available to the Navy.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to work on a variety of ships including Type 45 Destroyers, Queen Elizabeth Aircraft Carrier (QEC) and Hunt Class vessels.

Your main responsibilities as a Mechanical Fitter will involve:

Installing and maintaining various types of mechanical equipment such as: main and aux engines (gas and diesel), rudders, shaftlines and associated equipment, stabilisers, pumps and valves.

Ensuring safe systems of work are carried out

Reading/Interpreting mechanical drawings

Fault diagnosing and defect rectification.

Carrying out detailed inspections and be fully conversant in the use of all measuring equipment

Your skills and qualifications:

Qualified in mechanical engineering

Knowledge and experience of mechanical engineering including fitting, maintenance, installation, overhaul and repair

Marine engineering experience would be desirable

Ship repair or ship-build experience would be advantageous

Experience working on diesel engines, particularly repair and overhaul would be desirable

Previous experience from the Royal Navy would be desirable

What we're looking for in you:

You are punctual, work well in a team, have a flexible approach to tasks and can understand the customer expectations.

Salary: £25,921

Location: Portsmouth Naval Base

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, childcare vouchers, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

Maritime Services

Join us and help to define the future of global maritime defence capabilities. With approximately 3,500 employees based at five UK locations and a revenue of £650 million, we pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around and offer significant opportunities for committed employees to learn and grow with us.

From our headquarters in Portsmouth, we are proud to support the Royal Navy in global operations. BAE Systems Maritime Services delivers end-to-end support to over 50 per cent of the Royal Navy's surface fleet. Our services include ship upgrades, repairs, dockyard facilities management and provision of combat systems training. We also develop and support the Royal Navy's complex equipment, such as radar, torpedoes and small boats.

With our international programmes and core support to UK MoD Maritime, you could find yourself working on the iconic Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers, Type 45 Destroyers, Type 23 Frigates, Type 26 Global Combat Ships, Hunt Class Mine Countermeasure vessels, Offshore Patrol vessels, Historic ships and more. And with our development and support of complex equipment ranging from a Spearfish Torpedo to an Artisan Radar, the projects you'll be involved in will form the backbone of the UK Royal Navy for decades to come.

Join us and you'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

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