Mechanical Fitter

Self-Employed (Sole Trader or Limited Company) Mechanical Fitter Opportunities Pay Rate Range: £20 to £23 Per Hour Overtime Rates: Time and a Half Weekdays + Saturdays / Sunday's Paid Double Time. Core Hours: 37.5 Per Week (Monday to Friday, 7am to 3pm). Core + Overtime Hours: Up to 60-Per Week (12-Hours Per Day)*. *Some Weekend Work Required During Peak Periods. After Successfully completing 3-Months / 12-Weeks trial you will become an employed permanent team member and receive all the additional employee benefits. Job Overview: We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in service and repairs, with hands-on experience using various tools and equipment (lathes, mills, pillar drills, and other power tools / machinery). As a Fitter, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that components are accurately assembled and fitted to meet quality standards for service and refit repairs. Duties: Fabricate, assemble metal components according to specifications and technical drawings. Utilise hand tools and power tools effectively to complete tasks efficiently. Repairing, fabricating, replacing mechanical parts such as couplings, pumps, gear boxes, pipework, bearings etc. Conduct inspections of finished products to ensure they meet quality standards. Maintain a clean and safe working environment by adhering to health and safety regulations. Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot issues and improve processes. Apply basic maths skills for measurements and calculations during fabrication processes. Based in a busy workshop environment. Travelling to other docks to repair ships and naval vessels in London and Portsmouth using company car. When no fitting work available due to project completion you will be utilised for other duties and responsibilities across the workshop and company. Requirements: Proven experience using lathes, mills, pillar drills etc. Strong mechanical knowledge repairing and fixing couplings, pumps, gear boxes, pipework, bearings etc. Familiarity with stick and MMA welding. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications accurately. Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to producing high-quality work. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work well within a team environment. Must have good English communication skills (written and verbal). Valid UK driving license no more than 6-points. Eligible to work full-time and permanent in the UK. We encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as there are lots of additional opportunities available with our client! APPLY NOW