Mechanical Fitter

Job Title: Mechanical Fitter

Location: Glasgow, Govan and Scotstoun, Onsite – Must be able to attend a recruitment day in Glasgow

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £38,662 – plus 33% shift allowance where applicable

Shift Pattern: Days – Mon-Thurs, 07:00-16:30; Nights – Mon-Thurs 20:30-06:00; Weekends – Fri-Sun, 07:00-19:30

Requirements: Modern Apprenticeship / Trade Papers must be provided when submitting your application

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

In this role, you will install and assemble mechanical systems and ship machinery in line with technical specifications, working confidently from drawings, schematics, and manuals. You’ll be responsible for delivering work to required quality standards, maintaining accurate records, and supporting supervisors with day‑to‑day shop‑floor activities.

You will collaborate closely with other trades to keep projects on schedule, ensuring all tasks are completed safely and efficiently. Meeting job deadlines and consistently adhering to health, safety, and environmental regulations will be central to your success in the role.

• You are required to hold a Modern Apprenticeship certificate also known as Trade Papers (you will be required to provide these papers on application and in person) and relevant mechanical qualifications (e.g., SVQ3, City & Guilds, or equivalent)
• You will be skilled in marking off, drilling, template lifting, bolting, fine alignment, torquing (MJI10/18/19), and installing pumps, generators, and machinery
• Exhibit your ability to interpret and work from fabrication and installation drawings with accuracy
• You will have considerable hand‑tool skills for mechanical assembly and fabrication tasks
• Demonstrate your solid understanding of SHE, COSHH, and risk assessment requirements
• Ensure you have proven Mechanical Fitter experience within marine, oil, gas, or similar heavy‑industry environments

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join our team in Clyde. In this role, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical systems and equipment. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled individual with a passion for precision and problem-solving to contribute to exciting projects in an industrial environment.

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 20th March 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.