Posted 30 July, 2026
Mechanical Fitter
Manpower
Jarrow, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Mechanical Marine FitterLocation: Jarrow (with work away)Looking for a hands-on mechanical role with real variety, where your skills make a visible difference on large ships and vessels? Our Client is hiring a time-served Mechanical Fitter to join a busy engineering team supporting essential work on vessel door systems-maintenance, repair and precise fitting.What you'll be doing:* Carry out maintenance, repairs, fitting, alignment and adjustment on large vessel doors and associated components* Diagnose issues using fault-finding methods, then test and confirm proper operation* Work on ship doors featuring hydraulic, tension-operated and mechanical systems* Read and use engineering drawings to support accurate work and installations* Support ongoing reliability by keeping components performing safely and efficiently while working awayWhat you'll bring:* Time-served Mechanical Fitter experience with a strong mechanical fitting background* Experience with hydraulics and/or pneumatics (tension-operated and hydraulic door systems)* Comfort working with steelwork and mechanical components in a marine/ship environment* A methodical approach to fault-finding, testing and ensuring systems are properly set up* Pride in quality workmanship-finishing tasks accurately, not just quicklyAdditional information:* £300/day rate, inclusive of a £30 daily food allowance (CIS payment)* Accommodation arranged for work away* Option to travel down from site in Jarrow using your own vehicle, or commute yourselfIf you're a practical, experienced Mechanical Fitter who enjoys technical problem-solving and working to engineering standards, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step with a reputed client offering focused, impactful work.If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.TPBN1_UKTJ
