Job Title: Mechanical Fitter
Location: HM Naval Base, Portsmouth (HMNBP)
Service Area: Service Delivery
Hours of Work: 37 Per week
Salary: £35,000
What you will be doing:
As a Mechanical fitter you will be working with the saltwater services team to support the repair, maintenance and operation of assets used for the movement and docking of vessels.
* Planned maintenance, overhaul, repair, installation and testing of mechanical equipment, machinery and systems
* Carry out basic mechanical fault finding and rectification
* Provide detailed defect reports
* Working in Confined Spaces and underground installations
This role includes on-call rotas and overtime to support operational demands
About you:
* Able to read and understand technical / design drawings and maintenance manuals for the maintenance and repair of assets
* Capable of manufacturing components using workshop machinery
* Experience in the repair, maintenance, installation, testing, operation, and setting to work on a wide range of heavy industrial saltwater equipment and systems
* Competent in carrying out mechanical fault finding and rectification
* Able to work at heights and in deep confined spaces
You’ll get:
* A competitive salary
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Holiday purchase scheme, following successful completion of probation period
* Early finish on a Friday
* Discretionary company bonus scheme
* Enhanced pension scheme – employee contribution 4% and company contribution 6%, or the employee can increase their contribution to 6% and company contribution 8%
* Access to our internal benefits and discounts programme for all colleagues
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking onsite
* Access to our Internal employee assistance network, giving you the opportunity to reach the heights of success within your new position.
* Continued professional career development
* Kudos reward opportunities (internal achievements scheme)
* 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 Friday 27th March 2026
Background checks & security
Please note that due to the nature of the site we are based on and the work carried out, once offered we carry out a number of pre-employment checks which include UKSV clearance applications you will need to be eligible for this and willing to go through the process. For more information, please speak with the Talent & Recruitment team.
About us:
At KBS Maritime, we're not just another company – we're an exciting and dynamic joint venture between industry leaders BAE Systems and KBR. Our team is dedicated to providing Asset Management, Infrastructure Management, Energy Solutions and Alongside Services at His Majesty's Naval Base Portsmouth (HMNBP), the beating heart of the Royal Navy.
With almost two-thirds of the Royal Navy's surface ships stationed at HMNBP, working with KBS Maritime means being at the forefront of innovation and progress. We operate in a unique and fascinating environment, with a mix of historic dockyards and cutting-edge infrastructure that's unlike any other.
By delivering state of the art solutions to the Royal Navy, KBS Maritime offers the chance to work on projects that make a real difference to the safety, security, and sustainability of the UK's National Defence and Security. But it's not just about the work – at KBS Maritime, we believe in the value of our people. We have the ethos of a small business, which means we value and empower our team members to succeed.
KBS Maritime is committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of every social or cultural background, age, gender, ability, sexual orientation, and belief.
We will make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to accommodate any disability. In the first instance, if you require this job advert in an alternative format, or require any assistance, please contact the Talent & Recruitment team.