Mechanical Fitter

Gas Turbine Repair and Overhaul

Salary Negotiable Depending on Experience

Working: 9 day fortnight 07.30 to 16.15 Monday to Thursday / 07.30 to 16.00 every other Friday

Overview

Join a world‑class Turbine Repair team, working hands‑on with industrial gas turbines and associated equipment. You’ll play a key role in the servicing, maintenance, repair, and overhaul of complex turbine systems, ensuring that every engine meets exacting technical standards and delivers top performance for our customers across the UK and abroad.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performing complete strip-downs and rebuilds of industrial gas turbine engines, following detailed procedures and engineering specifications.
• Cleaning and inspecting components using chemical, ultrasonic, and manual methods, and carrying out dimensional checks with precision instruments (videoscopes, micrometers, DTIs, CMMs, etc.).
• Inspecting turbine and compressor blades, applying rectification techniques such as dressing, grit blasting, and glass peening.
• Assessing parts for serviceability, refurbishment, coating, and non-destructive testing (NDT) requirements.
• Conducting component and assembly balancing, making multiplane corrections where necessary.
• Assembling products using detailed build procedures, including pressure testing, cryogenic and induction heating techniques, degaussing, and electrical continuity/resistance testing while maintaining full traceability and documentation.
• Supporting failure investigations, preparing photographic records and reports for customers and insurers.
• Installing turbines in test facilities, performing pre-test checks and in-situ repairs as required.
• Managing the receipt and dispatch of engines, ensuring correct installation in transport pods and containers.
• Supporting special projects and bespoke machinery work including fault diagnostics, part selection, and repair verification.
• Assisting with the review and preparation of technical documentation to ensure compliance with internal and national standards.
• Providing training and mentorship for apprentices, new fitters, and customer support engineers.
• Safely operating mechanical lifting equipment (gantries, hoists, slings, shackles, etc.) after appropriate training.
• Maintaining flexibility to support other mechanical areas of the business and participating in field service work at customer sites in the UK and overseas.

Essential Qualifications

• Completed Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship or a minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience.
• BTEC National Certificate or City and Guilds Level 3 (Mechanical).
• Desirable: Experience with industrial or aero-derivative gas turbines.
• Knowledge of NDT techniques.
• LOLER or equivalent lifting certification.
• IOSH Working Safely or equivalent qualification.
• Leadership or supervisory training/certification.

Skills And Experience

• Proven mechanical fitting experience in a related field (aerospace, marine, automotive, heavy plant, or power generation).
• Proficient in hand and power tools, including pneumatic and impact tools.
• Skilled in precision inspection and measurement.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• A collaborative team player with a hands-on, problem-solving mindset.
• Flexible, proactive, and willing to travel when required.

Why Join

This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced turbine technologies in a highly skilled, collaborative environment. You’ll gain exposure to complex mechanical systems, precision engineering, and international operations – all while contributing to the reliable performance of critical power generation assets.