Job Description

Location:

HM Naval Base, Portsmouth (HMNBP)

Service Area:

Service Delivery

Hours of Work:

37 Per week

Salary:

35,000 - 41,000

What You'll be doing:

This is a shore-based role working as part of the saltwater services team, who support the repair, maintenance and operation of the waterfront assets used for the movement and docking of vessels.



Working as part of a team, you'll be carrying out routine planned maintenance, reactive repairs and testing on mechanical systems, machinery and high-volume saltwater pumps. As Trainee Mechanical Fitter (Saltwater Systems)

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you'll also be required to work in Confined Spaces, and underground installations (CS training will be provided if required).



Individual must be prepared to be trained as a Lead pump fitter, then, leading to being trained as Saltwater co-ordinating AP. Also, you'll be able to carry out basic mechanical fault finding and rectification and be confident in providing detailed defect reports to the team manager or a representative from the Chief engineer's department.

You'll Have:

You'll need to have completed an appropriate trade apprenticeship or Naval equivalent qualifications and have the ability to read and understand technical / design drawings and maintenance manuals for the maintenance and repair of assets. With experience in heavy industrial plant or the marine maintenance and repair industry (or exposure to as a trainee), you'll be confident to work at heights, in confined spaces, and have a flexible approach to work due to tidal restraints.



You'll also be able to work with minimum supervision following comprehensive training and be conversant in presenting and communicating to a variety of stakeholders.

About you:

By remaining flexible to an ever-changing changing environment, you will employ a customer centric 'can do' attitude within the team ensuring that the customer's needs are met. Lastly, you will demonstrate excellent collaboration with various internal and external customers which will be critical for creating a team delivery ethos and ethic. You'll also ensure engineering practice is used for the maintenance, overhaul, repair, Installation and testing of Mechanical equipment, machinery and systems.

You'll get:

A competitive salary 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Enhanced pension scheme Life assurance Access to our internal benefits and discounts programme for all colleagues Cycle to work scheme Group income protection Flexible parental benefits (if applicable) Access to our Internal employee assistance network, giving you the opportunity to reach the heights of success within your new position. Continued professional career development Kudos reward opportunities (internal achievements scheme) Occupational Health & Wellbeing Services 50% off entry into the Historic Dockyard

Application process:

Applications are urged to apply prior to the advertising closing date of Friday 8th August 2025, with a view of interviews scheduled to commence week commencing Monday 11th August 2025. For all queries, please contact recruitment@kbsmaritime.com in the first instance who will advise accordingly.

About Us:

At KBS Maritime, we're not just another company - we're an exciting and dynamic joint venture between industry leaders BAE Systems and KBR. Our team is dedicated to providing Asset Management, Infrastructure Management, Energy Solutions and Alongside Services at His Majesty's Naval Base Portsmouth (HMNBP), the beating heart of the Royal Navy.



With almost two-thirds of the Royal Navy's surface ships stationed at HMNBP, working with KBS Maritime means being at the forefront of innovation and progress. We operate in a unique and fascinating environment, with a mix of historic dockyards and cutting-edge infrastructure that's unlike any other.



By delivering state of the art solutions to the Royal Navy, KBS Maritime offers the chance to work on projects that make a real difference to the safety, security, and sustainability of the UK's National Defence and Security. But it's not just about the work - at KBS Maritime, we believe in the value of our people. We have the ethos of a small business, which means we value and empower our team members to succeed.