Overview
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Key Information
* Role: Fitter
* Location: Woolwich Ferry
* Salary: Up to £35,000 plus 10% Unsocial Hours Allowance
* Closing date: 21st September 2025 @ 23:59 hours
Accountabilities
* Maintain the cleanliness of the workshop, yard, and other engineering infrastructure around the Woolwich Ferry site to ensure safety of personnel and equipment.
* Ensure engineering and operational waste streams are used correctly, monitored, and emptied at regular intervals.
* Maintain workshop equipment in a ready-to-use state and report defects via the approved system when required.
* Respond to defects around site, carrying out safe and efficient rectifications, coordinating with Operations and Engineering teams as necessary.
* Carry out planned and unplanned maintenance tasks as deemed appropriate by the Marine Engineering Manager.
* Ensure compliance with Woolwich Ferry, TfL, or approved RAMS and safe systems of work at all times, including the use of PPE.
* Assist the Marine Maintenance Supervisor with tasks and jobs around site.
* Assist Engineering or Operations teams on site with works as required.
* Assist the Material and Logistics Supervisor with deliveries and stores organisation when required.
* Assist and supervise contractors on site, ensuring works are completed according to RAMS.
* Be trained and available to cover shift patterns of Assistant Engineering Officers if required.
* Any other duties deemed reasonably necessary by the Marine Engineering Manager or Marine Maintenance Supervisor.
Skills
* Commitment to safety rules, policies and procedures (Essential)
* Use of power tools, hand tools, and workshop machinery (Essential)
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Desirable)
* Effective communication at all levels (Essential)
* Ability to work flexibly and take initiative (Essential)
* Continuous improvement mindset (Essential)
Knowledge
* Knowledge of ferry and/or River Thames operations (Desirable)
* Level 3 Welding qualification or higher (Essential)
* GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English (Desirable)
* Engineering Operations (Essential)
* Understanding of risk assessments, method statements, toolbox talks, and SHE policies (Essential)
* Full UK driving licence to drive company vehicles where required (Desirable)
Experience
* Time-served apprenticeship in marine, mechanical, fitter, or welding industries (Essential)
* Experience in a safety-critical environment under robust safe systems of work (Desirable)
* Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team (Desirable)
* Positive and motivated work ethic, strives to carry out duties to a high standard (Essential)
Application Process
Please apply using your CV and a covering letter (two pages of A4 maximum for each). PDF format preferred. Do not include photographs or images.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We aim to represent the city we serve and make recruitment inclusive. We are a disability confident employer who guarantees an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria.
Benefits
* Final salary pension scheme
* Free travel for you on the TfL network
* Reimbursement of up to 75% of rail travel costs
* 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
* Hybrid working where feasible
* Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
* Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
* Discounted Eurostar travel
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