Job Overview
Recruit4staff is representing a well‑established marine engineering business that is looking for a Mechanical Fitter based in Wirral.
Job Details
* Salary: Up to £36,420 per annum (depending on experience)
* Hourly rate: Up to £17.51 (depending on experience)
* Working hours: 40 hours per week (08:00–16:30 Monday to Thursday & 08:00–15:00 Friday)
* Duration: Permanent
* Benefits include: Buy/Sell Holiday Scheme, Paid Compassionate Leave & Sickness, Free Eye Care Vouchers & contribution towards glasses, Death in Service Benefit, discounted Costco membership, Halfords Trade Card, Perkbox discounted shopping access, group personal pension plan, 23 days holiday plus public holidays (5 days holiday accrued on long service), medical cover included
Job Role
The Mechanical Fitter will be responsible for mechanical fitting, maintenance, and assembly across a range of marine craft. Key duties include stripping, overhauling, and assembling specialist equipment such as bearings, gearboxes, generators, and pumps. The role involves bench work following schematics, the assembly and modification of mechanical components, and carrying out repair work. The Fitter will work on both small and large marine crafts, collaborating with colleagues to complete high‑quality projects within set deadlines.
Essential Skills, Experience or Qualifications
* Proven record in mechanical fitting covering maintenance and assembly
* Experience stripping, overhauling, and assembling specialist equipment
* Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills
* Knowledge of how to work through mechanical problems with the design team
* Experience within new‑build and/or repair and maintenance environments
* Ability to read and work from engineering drawings
* Time‑served / Apprentice trained mechanical fitter or NVQ Level 3 mechanical qualification
Advantageous Skills, Experience or Qualifications
* Experience working in the marine engineering or shipbuilding sector
* Experience working on small or large marine craft
* Knowledge of marine engines and propulsion systems
Additional Information
* All candidates must successfully pass a DBS check.
Commute
Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Chester, Liverpool, North Wales, Runcorn, Deeside
Similar Job Titles
Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Technician, Mechanical Engineer, Marine Engineer, Workshop Fitter, Workshop Engineer, Workshop Technician
Apply
For further information about this and other positions please apply now. This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff.
#J-18808-Ljbffr