Mechanical Fitter

Morson Talent are recruiting for Mechanical fitters to work with our client, providing specialist engineering services on-site at Rosyth dockyard in Scotland.

Key Accountabilities

Day-to-day, you’ll be expected to undertake general Mechanical Fitter activities, including below:

• Work to engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Remove, overhaul and install a variety of mechanical equipment which could
• Include hydraulics, water and fuel systems and LP/HP air
• Assist commissioning teams with setting to work
• Install and align the overhauled equipment
• Work alongside OEM reps on equipment

As well as daily routine maintenance checks, you will be expected to plan and execute operations in a safe and controlled manner on behalf of the company in accordance with the HSE at Work Act and job-specific method statements. You will take ownership of activities and processes within your manufacturing remit and ensure safe working practices are adhered to at all times under a “safety first” culture.

Key Competencies

• Clear understanding of the need for an exceptional S.H.E. culture.
• Possess drive, enthusiasm and determination.
• Outgoing personality with the ability to influence individual and group behaviour.
• Resilient, not easily put off when the going gets tough.
• Excellent communicator and able to build productive working relationships.
• Participate in Company Change/Safety objectives.
• Be self-motivated

Qualifications/Experience

• Recognised Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship qualified to SVY level 3 (or NVQ and C&G equivalent) or HNC and above in a Mechanical Engineering discipline with industry experience.
• Previous Mechanical fitter experience within a maintenance or ship environment.
• Ability to understand and read drawings, think on your feet and problem solve with a high attention to detail and fault finding.
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail and a focus on producing high-quality work to meet acceptance standards.
• Experience in Maintenance procedures, Risk Assessments, Method statements, COSHH assessments and Safe Systems of Work with excellent teamworking skills.

Systems installation covering

• Shaft-line
• Power Generation
• Prime movers
• Assorted valves, pumps, propellers and rudders
• Removal of mechanical equipment

36 standard hours per week, with overtime possible.

Full SC clearance is a requirement for this role.