Mechanical Fitter in Helensburgh, Scotland

We are looking for Mechanical Fitters to carry out mechanical fitting activities, inspections, maintenance, and repairs across a range of systems and equipment within the estate and, when required, in other sections.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver all planned preventative maintenance to meet departmental and business objectives.
• Identify, rectify, and report system, manufacturing, and operational defects or alterations.
• Work within established processes while contributing suggestions for improvement to increase efficiency.
• Comply with all Health & Safety legislation, Safe Systems of Work, and BM&T Clyde policies.
• Mentor colleagues, provide guidance to apprentices, and act as Apprentice Master when required.
• Lead and coordinate with other sections on multi-disciplinary tasks.

Knowledge & Skills Required

• Mechanical systems and equipment (including boilers, pressure systems, and documentation).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and complete risk assessments.
• Familiarity with COSHH and safe systems of work.

Hazards & Work Environment

• Excessive noise and strenuous effort.
• Confined spaces and breathing apparatus.
• Vibrating tools and skin irritants.
• Working at height and outdoors.
• Hazardous substances (chemicals, asbestos, radiation).

Competencies (Minimum requirements from IFS Competence Framework)

• Environmental, Fire Safety, Health & Safety, Quality, and Security awareness.
• Awareness of confined space entry, asbestos regulations, and working at height.
• Practitioner-level knowledge of mechanical systems (including boiler and pressure systems).
• Awareness of nuclear emergency response procedures.
• Manual handling and electrical safe practices (access only).

Qualifications & Licences

• Recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship (or equivalent).
• NVQ/SVQ Level 3 or equivalent is essential.

This role is full time 36 hours per week, Monday - Thursday with a 3 day weekend and is based on site at Faslane.

Essential experience

• Mechanical fitting working experience.
• Experience and knowledge of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Experience with interpreting engineering drawings.
• Knowledge or experience in a marine background would be advantageous but not essential.

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance.
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare.
• Employee share scheme.
• Employee shopping savings portal.
• Payment of Professional Fees.
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave.
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement.
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity.

Salary - £39,999

Hours - Mon - Thurs 36 per week, 07:15 - 16:45, OT a possibility paid at time & half.

Must be UK Nationals and able to obtain SC.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain SC security clearance for this role. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK.