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Mechanical Fitter

Morson Edge
London
3 days ago
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Morson are looking to recruit Mechanical fitters to join the team for our client in Barrow. These contracts are initially 12 months with a strong likelihood of extension

Summary of the role:

Installation of mechanical systems, components and equipment on vessels.
Must be a time served Mechanical Fitter with an apprenticeship cert. Experience of submarine /shipbuilding construction would be an advantage.

What your working day looks like:

Work safely at all times, complying with Health and Safety and other relevant regulations and guidelines.
Follow the relevant instructions, drawings and any other Quality Standards/specifications.
Use the appropriate methods and techniques to manufacturer and install mechanical systems and ancillary equipment.
Check the completed activity to ensure that all operations have been completed to meet the required Quality Standards/specification.
Use associated tools and equipment safely and effectively

Skills needed for this role:

• Reading / understanding technical drawings
• Working to Datum
• working to imperial measurements
• Understanding of shock clearance requirements
• Understanding of ripout process and procedures
• Test path walking
• Use of jib cranes
• Use of pedestal drills
• Use of bench grinders
• Use of bandsaw

Shifts can vary. Predominant shift patterns 3 on 4 off and nights:
3 on 4 off - Locals: £24.12 PAYE Non locals: £32.12 PAYE (Umbrella rates also available)
Nights - Locals: £26.73 PAYE Non locals: £34.73 PAYE (Umbrella rates also available)
Full rate card available on request
No less than 37 hours worked
Overtime available but not guaranteed
33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
Immediate starts subject to security clearance
If you are interested, please submit your CV and your apprenticeship certificates to in the first instance and I will follow up with a phone call
Morson is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.

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