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, PermanentPay: Competitive industry rate, dependent on skills and experience

Benefits

· Flexible working· Overtime· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays· Company pensionMust have the right to work in the UK