Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical Fitter Location Babcock International, Rosyth, Fife Dayshift rate - 20.90 per hour/ Nightshift rate - 30.72 per hour Radius allowance of 45 per day for candidates 35 miles from site Contract duration - August 2025 - February 2026 Our client, Babcock International based at Rosyth Dockyard are seeking qualified Mechanical Fitters to join the business for a 6 month refit of the Queen Elizabeth Aircraft Carrier. Essential experience Recognised Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship qualified to SVY level 3 (or NVQ and C&G equivalent) or HNC and above in a Mechanical Engineering discipline with industry experience. Previous Mechanical fitter experience within a maintenance or ships environment You will be able to understand and read drawings and can think on your feet and problem solve with a high attention to detail and fault finding. Ability to demonstrate attention to detail and a focus on producing high quality work to meet acceptance standards. Experience of Maintenance procedures, Risk Assessments, Method statements, COSHH assessments and Safe Systems of work with excellent team working skills Responsibilities: Day-to-day, youll be expected to undertake general Mechanical Fitter activities including below: Work to engineering drawings and technical specifications Remove, overhaul and install a variety of mechanical equipment which could include hydraulics, water and fuel systems and LP/HP air Assist commissioning teams with setting to work Install and align overhauled equipment Work alongside OEM reps on equipment As well as Daily routine maintenance checks, you will be expected to plan, and execute, operations in a safe and controlled manner on behalf of the company in accordance with the HSE at Work act and job specific method statements. You will take ownership of activities and processes within your manufacturing remit and ensure safe working practices are adhered to at all times under safety first culture. Successful candidates will need to satisfy Baseline Security Clearance and Disclosure Scotland check. PAYE Rates of pay Dayshift - 20.90 per hour Dayshift Overtime rate - 31.35 per hour Nightshift - 30.72 per hour Nightshift Overtime rate - 41.17 per hour Radius - 45 per day for candidates more than 35 miles from site Our role in supportingdiversityandinclusion As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.

Location: Rosyth, GB

Posted Date: 7/11/2025