Job Description

Are you passionate about engines and the technical side? The role of an engineering fitter involves a variety of tasks and skills, which can vary depending on the specific discipline and type of assembly.

Some common requirements and responsibilities for engineering fitters would be interpreting and following drawings or specifications as fitters must interpret technical drawings or specifications to plan their work accurately. Fitters plan their work activity to make sure they include resources, equipment, and tooling to ensure they have everything they need to complete the task. Producing individual components where the fitters produce individual components such as keys, pipework, threading, wiring looms, interfacing parts, motors, wiring cables and more. For re-furbishing their work, they may also be responsible for re-furbishing components to restore them to a usable state.

Fitters will quality check and adjust their work against quality standards and adjust as required, testing and calibrating components or assemblies. These responsibilities highlight the importance of technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently as a part of the team. Engineering fitters are responsible for producing complex, high-value, low-volume components or assemblies. Fitters will have tool and equipment knowledge within their work and familiarity with the right tools and equipment for the tasks required. Regulatory compliance knowledge of health and safety regulations and environmental requirements, there are no specific entry requirements but relevant education and experience in mechanical, electrical, or similar fields are beneficial.

As an engine fitter is a skilled professional they are responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation of various mechanical systems and equipment on board a vessel. Their duties include regular inspections and maintenance tasks on engine components, including pumps, valves, pistons, crankshafts and bearings. Engine fitters will also include the work of fault diagnostics which they will be identifying and troubleshooting mechanical issues such as leaks, abnormal vibrations or malfunctions.

If you are interested in this job and think you have good knowledge about these types of tasks, then please email us at info@headservices.co.uk

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person