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Mechanical Fitter

Portsmouth
1 week ago
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Our client is a rapidly growing business designing some of the most innovative and interesting applications for the marine industry. If you are a meticulous individual with a experience of fitting out specialist craft this could be perfect for you.

Craft Engineer / Mechanical Fitter (contract)
Outside IR35
Marine applications
Up to £30 per hour DoE
Portsmouth 

Responsibilities will include:

Vessel fit out, maintenance & repair of specialist craft
 Build sub-assemblies ready to be tested before fitting into craft.
 Travel to and support of offsite craft testing if required
 Advise on noted defects
 Follow work instructions and project timelines diligently to ensure timely completion of tasks. Qualifications and Experience:

 City & Guilds or HND qualification in Boat Building or Marine Engineering, or extended experience in composite yacht construction.
 Experience in propulsion installation.
 Experience in vessel fit out (including fuel, raw water, exhaust systems, hydraulics).
 Able to work from CAD drawings and work instructions, complete documentation when required. 
Existing right to live and work in the UK and no known bar to obtaining appropriate UK security clearance as required.Candidates must be able to obtain BPSS clearance and should have the right to work in the UK

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