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Recruit4staff are representing a well-established marine engineering business in their search for a Mechanical Fitter to work in Wirral

Job Details:

Pay: Up to £36,420 per annum (Depending on experience)
Up to £17.51 per hour (Depending on experience)
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week (08:00–16:30 Monday to Thursday & 08:00–15:00 Friday)
Duration: Permanent
Benefits: 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 Mechanical Fitter will also 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 will be required to successfully pass a DBS check.
Commutable From: 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

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