Job Title: M&E Maintenance Mechanical Fitter
Location: Faslane
Salary - £39,999
Hours - Mon-Thu, 36 per week, 07:15 - 16:45, OT a possibility paid x1.5.
The Mechanical Fitter will carry out mechanical fitting activities, inspections, maintenance, and repairs across a range of systems and equipment within the estate and, when required, in other sections.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver all planned preventative maintenance to meet departmental and business objectives.
Identify, rectify, and report system, manufacturing, and operational defects or alterations.
Work within established processes while contributing suggestions for improvement to increase efficiency.
Comply with all Health & Safety legislation, Safe Systems of Work, and BM&T Clyde policies.
Mentor colleagues, provide guidance to apprentices, and act as Apprentice Master when required.
Lead and coordinate with other sections on multi-disciplinary tasks.
Decision-Making & Problem-Solving
Make day-to-day operational decisions relating to safety, defect reporting, and fault resolution.
Interpret technical drawings, procedures, and standards when maintaining or repairing systems.
Contribute to developing solutions for emergent issues in repair and defect rectification.
Knowledge & Skills required
Mechanical systems and equipment (including boilers, pressure systems, and documentation).
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and complete risk assessments.
Familiarity with COSHH and safe systems of work.
Hazards & Work Environment
The role involves exposure to:
Excessive noise and strenuous effort.
Confined spaces and breathing apparatus.
Vibrating tools and skin irritants.
Working at height and outdoors.
Hazardous substances (chemicals, asbestos, radiation).
Competencies
(Minimum requirements from IFS Competence Framework)
Environmental, Fire Safety, Health & Safety, Quality, and Security awareness.
Awareness of confined space entry, asbestos regulations, and working at height.
Practitioner-level knowledge of mechanical systems (including boiler and pressure systems).
Awareness of nuclear emergency response procedures.
Manual handling and electrical safe practices (access only).
Essential experience
Mechanical fitting working experience
Experience and knowledge of mechanical systems and equipment
Experience with interpretating engineering drawings
Knowledge or experience in a marine background would be advantageous but not essential
Qualifications
Recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship (or equivalent).
NVQ/SVQ Level 3 or equivalent is essential.
What we offer
Generous holiday allowance
Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
Employee share scheme
Employee shopping savings portal
Payment of Professional Fees
Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working days paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be UK national and able to obtain SC security clearance for this role.
Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK ().
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