Mechanical Fitter

Position: Mechanical Fitter
Job ID: 3148/1
Location: Onley
Rate/Salary: £35K plus Pension, Programme Bonus, Quality Bonus, Staff Discount,

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors – visit: (url removed) for a list of our vacancies. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.

The below job description will outline this position of: Mechanical Fitter

HSB Technical’s client is an established and well-regarded business entity.

Duties and responsibilities of the Mechanical Fitter:

• Carry out the fitting, maintenance, and fault diagnosis of diesel engines, gearboxes, and drive train systems.              
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain AC/DC electrical systems, including both 12V and 240V installations.
• Service, install, and repair diesel heating systems used in marine vessels.             
• Perform plumbing tasks as required, including installation and maintenance of onboard water systems.            
• Operate the boatyard’s 40-tonne amphibious hoist to recover and launch narrowboats as part of scheduled work or emergency support.
• Conduct servicing and repairs on historic or modern diesel engines, ensuring the highest level of care and customer satisfaction.
• Attend offsite breakdowns and perform timely repairs, such as fixing hot water systems, to ensure customers' boating plans can proceed without disruption.
• If you had some welding or plumbing background would be an advantage.            

Qualifications and requirements for the Mechanical Fitter:

• Ability to work independently, solve problems efficiently, and respond to emergencies both on-site and offsite.            
• Proven experience and/or formal qualifications in diesel engine, gearbox, and drive train fitting, maintenance, and fault finding.           
• Practical knowledge of AC/DC electrical systems, including experience with both 12V and 240V installations.            
• Plumbing knowledge is advantageous.  
• You will be required to work some weekends on a rotation basis.          

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role.