Marine Engineer Fitter

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Marine Engineer / Fitter to support shipbuilding, ship repair, maintenance, installation, commissioning, and modification activities within a shipyard environment. The role involves preparing, building, and installing engineering systems on commercial vessels ensuring all work aligns with current drawings, specifications, and industry guidelines. Key Responsibilities ·        Carry out mechanical fitting, installation, maintenance, overhaul, alignment, and repair of ship machinery and marine equipment. ·        Install, dismantle, maintain, and repair main and auxiliary engines, generators, pumps, compressors, valves, winches, hydraulic systems, and associated machinery. ·        Install and repair marine piping systems, including cooling water, fuel oil, hydraulic, ballast, bilge, compressed air, and other services. ·        Perform machinery and shaft alignment, coupling installation, bearing replacement, and related precision mechanical work. ·        Read and interpret engineering drawings, machinery layouts, piping diagrams, specifications, and technical manuals. ·        Carry out measurements, inspections, pressure testing, leak testing, functional testing, and commissioning using appropriate tools and equipment. ·        Diagnose mechanical faults and carry out effective corrective and breakdown repairs. ·        Support machinery overhauls, including inspection, cleaning, component replacement, reassembly, and testing. ·        Assist with the installation and commissioning of new machinery and equipment during shipbuilding, refit, conversion, and major repair projects. ·        Complete work reports, inspection records, maintenance documentation, and other required paperwork. ·        Participate in inspections, trials, sea trials, final handover, and emergency repair activities as required. Essential ·        Time-served Marine Engineer or Marine Fitter with relevant certifications. ·        Practical experience in machinery installation, alignment, overhaul, testing, and commissioning. ·        Ability to interpret engineering drawings, piping diagrams, and technical documentation. ·        Must be willing to work off-site, travel to different locations, and work away from home when required. Desirable ·        Experience in shipbuilding, ship repair, marine, and offshore environments. ·        Experience with marine machinery, including engines, pumps, compressors, gearboxes, generators, winches, and hydraulic systems. ·        Knowledge of fuel, ballast, bilge, cooling, and hydraulic systems. ·        Experience with shafting, propellers, stern tubes, bearings, and couplings. ·        Experience delivering ship conversions, refits, modifications, and new-build projects. Position: Full time, Permanent Pay: Competitive industry rate, dependent on skills and experience Benefits: ·        Flexible working ·        Overtime ·        25 days annual leave plus bank holidays ·        Company pension Must have the right to work in the UK