Mechanical Fitter – Leading Hand
Core
Lead and support a team of mechanical fitters on marine vessels, coordinating daily work, fitting, assembling, and installing mechanical components, piping, and equipment while performing fault-finding and maintenance on engines, pumps, valves, and propulsion systems.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical fitter (leading hand)
Builds
Mechanical, fabrication, and maintenance services for Defence and commercial marine projects
Domain
Marine industry + mechanical engineering
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical fault-finding, reading technical drawings, hydraulic and pneumatic systems knowledge, team coordination, preventative maintenance, engine/pump/valve/propulsion system repair
Preferred skills
supervisory experience, confined space and working at heights training, marine or defence industry experience
Technologies
none stated
Responsibilities
Leading and supporting Mechanical Fitters and other trades on site; Fitting, assembling and installing mechanical components, piping and equipment on marine vessels; Fault-finding, repairing and maintaining engines, pumps, valves and propulsion systems; Coordinating daily tasks and allocating work across the team; Monitoring job progress and helping ensure work is completed to schedule; Providing hands-on guidance and support to less experienced team members
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership duties