Marine Maintenance Fitter

Pembroke
3 weeks ago
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Job title: Marine Fitter
Location: Pembroke
Shift: Day shift Monday – Thursday 8.00am-4.30pm and Friday 8.00am – 3.15pm
Salary: £14-£18 per hour dependant on experience
Overtime rates available and weekend overtime available
Ristara Engineering is working in partnership with a renowned marine company who have been designing and building workboats for over 30 years in South West Wales specifying in pilot boats, patrol boats, work boats and wind farm support vessels. They are renowned for their quality workmanship and extensive marine knowledge offering new boat builds, refits, maintenance and repair.
Due to an opening for a marine mechanical fitter to join there already established team, they will require and experienced mechanical fitter for the site in Pembroke docks. You will have a proven track record as an experienced Fitter with recognized mechanical engineers apprenticeship/ qualification and gained experience within the industry.
What skills are required for the Marine Fitter role?

  • Experience working on 100 – 160 tonne diesel engines
  • Experience working onboard vessels with repair and maintenance of marine plants
  • Able to undertake component changes, engine overhauls and rebuilds
  • Experience working with pumps and valves
  • Fault finding and repair work on hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems
  • Able to work from manuals and complex drawings
  • Relevant qualification or Time Served experience
  • Flexibility is essential due to the nature of the business with reactive call out to client vessels in response to break downs or issues
    What benefits we offer for the Marine Fitter role?
    Competitive salary
    Competitive overtime rates
    Life insurance
    On-site parking
    How to apply for the Marine Fitter role?
    Please submit your most up-to-date CV to naomi .lawry @ristara .co . uk or call our office for an informal chat on how we can find you your dream move within your chosen sector with one of the many career opportunities we currently have, Tel: (phone number removed) and ask for Naomi
    About us
    Ristara Engineering is a dedicated bespoke talent specialist that partners with some of the UK's most prestigious and high profile Engineering companies, operating in advanced, precision engineering within the Aerospace, Automotive / Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental and FMCG industries.
    We’ll offer expert support and advice throughout the process giving you a streamlined stress-free transition into your next role

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