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Level 3, Mechanical Fitter {MoD, Marine, Defence}\n\nPlymouth\n\n£35,550 basic salary, guaranteed £50,882 OTE with shift allowance + 6% Pension + Training + Progression + Much much more…\n\nAre you a Mechanical Fitter or similar with a relevant level 3 or above looking for a career with one of the UK's biggest defence and engineering businesses.\n\nDo you want to work on some of the biggest projects in the defence industry at the moment for a business who offer training, development and progression opportunities both short and long term.\n\nOn offer, is the exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Fitter to join once of the UK's largest and most well-respected defence and engineering organisations. World renowned, this business is responsible for building a large number of the Ministry of Defence's core infrastructure. Founded around 150 years ago, they have been at the forefront of innovation, earning themselves a great reputation as market leaders in all aspects.\n\nIn this role, the successful Mechanical Fitter would be responsible assembling and maintaining advanced mechanical systems that ultimately help protect our security.

This is a very hands-on role in a dynamic, safety-critical environment where your skills will directly contribute to the readiness of the Royal Navy's fleet. You'll gain exposure to complex engineering challenges and collaborate with expert teams, accelerating your career development as well as your technical growth.\n\nThe ideal Mechanical Fitter would a track record in a similar role. Have a minimum of a level 3 NVQ or similar in a relevant qualification.

Be happy to work a 4 week rotating shift pattern.\n\nThe Role:\n\nInstalling, aligning, and assembling mechanical components to precise tolerances.\nReading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.\nConducting functional tests, leak detection, and pressure testing.\nOperating workshop machinery and specialised tools.\nPerforming preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical systems.The Person:\n\nMechanical Fitter or similar.\nLevel 3 qualified in a relevant qualification.\nLocal to Plymouth or moving to the area.\nHappy to work shifts.The Shifts:\n\nWeek 1: Monday to Friday days.\n\nWeek 2: Monday to Friday nights.\n\nWeek 3: Monday to Sunday days.\n\nWeek 4: Monday to Thursday days.\n\nReference: BBBH22978\n \n Keywords: Mechanical Fitter, Hydraulic Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Fitter, MoD, Defence, Navy, Ship Builder, Ship Building, Vehicle Mechanic\n\nIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.\n\nWe are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.\n \n Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

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