Job Overview:

We are currently looking for a skilled Fitter to join our team to support the production plan.

Duties:

• To work as part of a multi-disciplined team to assist planning and carrying out tasks successfully. ·
• Installs and repairs systems, apparatus, hydraulic and pneumatic industrial machinery and equipment following current regulations, manufacturers guidelines and technical drawings. ·
• Carry out routine maintenance and scheduled checks set to them by Supervision and log and sign on the relevant documentation. ·
• Respond immediately to equipment breakdowns ·
• Overhaul, replace and repair of faulty mechanical components as per manufacturers guidelines.
• To have the capability to communicate issues and problems with the relevant knowledge and ease. ·
• Diagnosis of malfunctioning machinery using detailed manuals and drawings. ·
• Carry out quality inspections on new equipment ·
• Work with both minimum supervision and as part of a team to successfully reach goals set to them.

Skills:

• Effectively communicating & managing relationships
• Team Work
• Applying Professional Knowledge
• Technical expertise
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and verbal communication, including creating and delivering presentations
• Advanced skills in critical software applications, such as Microsoft Office and Solid works
• Expertise in data and problem analysis, creative problem solving and design thinking
• Up-to-date knowledge and technical skills required to design and operate our core products and services

Experience:

• A wide range of engineering skills are required for shipbuilding. The ability to understand and put into practice different forms of data taken from drawings plans, elevations, schematics and pipe drawings.
• The ability to measure and record accurately dimensions.
• To follow installation processes and conforming to marine standards.
• Experience with a full range of hand tools as well as power tools and specialist tools.
• Install set up and commission ships system. Heavy lifting and moving of equipment.

Qualifications:

• Certified apprenticeship
• City and Guilds
• HNC & HND

If you have a passion for precision work and enjoy working with various materials, we welcome you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Benefits:

You’ll receive a competitive benefits package and access to our Perk Box rewards scheme.

Why Ferguson Marine?

With 120 years of expertise, Ferguson Marine is proudly looking to the future.

We plan to invest in modern technology and infrastructure that can deliver world-class vessels, fabrication and engineering services for centuries to come.

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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry.

We also 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 our recruitment team about potential reasonable adjustments.

Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria prior to an application- www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

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.

Applications can be made to: recruitment@fergusonmarine.com