Job Title: Mechanical Fitter

Location: Glasgow – Govan and Scotstoun – Based on site and must be able to attend a recruitment day in Glasgow

Salary: Up to £37,318 depending on qualifications and experience (additional shift allowance of 33% may be applicable)

Requirements: Trade Papers to be provided when submitting application

What you’ll be doing:

• Install and assemble mechanical systems and machinery in accordance with technical specifications
• Work from technical drawings, schematics, and manuals to carry out installation of Ships equipment
• Producing a job to a required standards and quality
• Assisting supervisors with shop floor related issues
• Ensuring job completion dates are met
• Collaborate with other trades to ensure projects are completed on time and to high standards
• Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental regulations at all times
• Maintain accurate records of works carried out

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Modern Apprenticeship certificate also known as Trade Papers (you will be required to provide these papers) and relevant mechanical qualifications (e.g., SVQ3, City & Guilds, or equivalent)
• Understanding of fabrication and installation drawings
• Hand skills required for assembly and fabrication purposes
• Clear understanding of SHE, COSHH and Risk Assessments
• Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter or in a similar role within an industrial or engineering environment
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, tools, and machinery

Desirable:

• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems is desirable.
• Experience with rotating equipment (e.g. Shaft line, Gearboxes, Generators etc.)
• Understanding of manufacturing processes
• Understanding of quality standards and work tolerances within the company

Please ensure you have attached a copy of your qualifications when submitting your application.

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Mechanical Fitters team:

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 op