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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 £38,662 depending on qualifications and experience (additional shift allowance of 33% may be applicable)
Requirements:
Trades 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
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 opportunity
for a skilled
individual
with a passion for precision and problem-solving to contribute to exciting projects in an industrial environment.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder
etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please
speak
to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export
control
restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict
the roles
you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All
applicants
must
as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where
applicants
must
typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for
the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
Closing Date
21st December 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for
the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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Location:
Bridge Of Weir
Job Type:
FullTime

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