Mechanical Fitter (Marine Engine Training)

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£32,600 - £36,500 + Premium OT + Industry Training + Days
Workshop based. Commutable from Plymouth, Liskeard, Looe, Callington and surrounding areas.

Are you an Engineer / Technician / Fitter with Marine, Plant, Automotive, REME or similar experience, looking to join a leading business that will offer full training into the industry as you become an expert in your field, in a days based role with plentiful premium overtime opportunities to maximise your income?

On offer is the chance to join a company at the forefront of their specialist industry as you make the next step in your career to become a fully-fledged Marine Engineer working on state of the art machinery with excellent working culture and work/life balance.

The specialist company are the leaders within servicing and repair of boats. With sites across the UK, you will be joining one of their flagship sites. Due to their continued success and workload, they are looking to increase the headcount of their engineering department.

Within this varied position, you will be tasked with the install, service and repair of marine engine and propulsion systems with some fault finding and commissioning work to make up the rest of the day. With the excellent training on offer, any candidates with diesel engine experience are encouraged to apply.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a career move as you become an expert in your field, through industry leading training at a market-lead company, renowned for working environment, all whilst benefiting from premium overtime opportunities to maximise earning potential.

The Role:

Service and repair of marine engines
Install, test and commissioning of hydraulic and mechanical systems
Workshop based with some site work
39 hour week, 7:30am - 16:15pm Monday to Friday (early finish Friday)The Person:

Any hands-on mechanical or electrical engineering experience
Looking to progress or move into marine industry
Can gain security clearance
Lives commutable to Plymouth

Reference number: (phone number removed)
To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Jack Grew at Rise Technical Recruitment.
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Keywords: marine, plant, automotive, mechanic, reme, agri, engineer, fitter, technician, engineering, eng, service, maintenance, engine, hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, Plymouth, Liskeard, Looe, Callington

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