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Mechanical Fitter – Plymouth

£35K + huge overtime availability. Long Term Career Opportunities!

Our client is looking for skilled Mechanical Fitters to work on exciting marine engineering projects in Plymouth. You’ll be part of a high performing team working on Warships & Submarines, with some of the most complex engineering work in the UK.

The Role

• Carrying out installation, overhaul, and maintenance of mechanical systems and equipment
• Working on propulsion units, pumps, diesel engines, high pressure air, and hydraulic systems

About You

• Time served Mechanical Fitter or Maintenance Engineer
• Background in marine, defence, power generation, or heavy engineering (other sectors also considered)
• Confident with workshop machinery, mechanical alignment, and testing procedures
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe working practices

Qualifications & Requirements

• Level 3 qualification or recognised apprenticeship in a mechanical discipline
• Eligible to obtain and maintain SC level Security Clearance
• Open to candidates from across the UK looking to relocate to the South West

The Opportunity

• Permanent, full time role with excellent pay, career growth & stability
• Working on nationally significant marine and defence engineering projects
• Being part of a team that takes pride in delivering world class results

Apply now to take your mechanical fitting career to the next level and be part of something exceptional!

Qualified Vehicle Mechanic Assessors
Permanent | South West | Excellent Salary + Benefits

We’re seeking experienced Vehicle Mechanic Assessors to join our team! This is a permanent UK-based role (location flexible) offering excellent salary, pension, car allowance, and enhanced leave.

The Role:
As a Flexible Apprenticeship Delivery Support Specialist, you won’t carry your own learner caseload but will provide targeted support where it’s needed most-ensuring continuity, quality, and learner success across our programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide flexible support during absences or high-demand periods.

• Rapidly assist learners without an allocated coach to maintain progress.

• Schedule and conduct learner progress reviews, ensuring all documentation meets standards.

• Deliver coaching, workshops, and assessments to help learners achieve their full potential.

• Monitor learner progression and provide actionable feedback.

• Support onboarding and mentoring of new/unqualified coaches.

• Collaborate across teams to maintain compliance with ESFA, Ofsted, and awarding body standards.

What We’re Looking For:

• Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement.

• Minimum 2 years as a qualified assessor.

• Minimum 5 years industry experience in a relevant environment.

If you are passionate about supporting apprentices and shaping the next generation of skilled vehicle mechanics, APPLY now!

Vehicle Technician Trainer
Location: Lyneham | Salary: £37,310 | Permanent

Join a rapidly expanding global Defence company as a Vehicle Technician Trainer! Deliver training, coach, and assess apprentices while preparing relevant learning materials.

Requirements:
Essential:

• Vehicle Technician background

• City & Guilds Part 3 / NVQ L3 or Engineering Apprenticeship

• 5+ years’ industry experience

• Knowledge of vehicle inspection processes (MEI/MOT)

Desirable:

• Experience in Army/Defence environment

• Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement / Education & Training

Benefits:

• Pension & enhanced leave allowance

Apply now and submit your CV for immediate consideration!

Weapons Trainer – £36,277 | Permanent | Onsite – Lyneham, Wiltshire

Join a leading global Defence organisation as a Weapons Trainer, delivering first-class training to the next generation of armourers.

What you’ll do:

• Deliver and develop engaging weapons training courses

• Modernise training material in partnership with digital learning teams

• Support apprentices with coaching, assessment, and progression

• Maintain and inspect light/heavy weapons and associated optics

• Commit to continuous professional development, including gaining L4 Certificate in Education & Training (fully supported)

What we’re looking for:

• Must be a Class 1 Armourer

• Passion for training and developing others

• Strong technical knowledge of weapons systems

• Commitment to high standards in safety and compliance

What’s on offer:

• Starting salary £36,277

• Generous pension & enhanced leave

• Permanent, onsite role with long-term career progression

• Opportunity to make a real impact in Defence training

Location: Lyneham, Wiltshire

If you’re ready to share your expertise and shape the future of Defence training, click APPLY now –

Sheet Metal Worker – Glasgow
£38,662.00 (additional shift allowance of 33% may be applicable)
Flexible shifts – Day, Back, Night & Weekend
Competitive pension & enhanced annual leave

Join a global defence leader on a large-scale naval project and work in an innovative, flexible environment.

Shifts:

• Mon-Thu: Day 07:00-16:30 | Back 14:00-23:30 | Night 20:30-06:00

• Fri-Sun: Weekend 07:00-19:30

Overtime Rates:

• Mon-Thu: 1⅓x

• Fri: 1.5x first 4 hrs, 2x after

• Sat: 1.5x | Sun: 2x

You’ll need:

• Modern Apprenticeship / Trade Papers

• SHE Induction, COSHH, Working at Height certification

• Confident working at height / confined spaces

• Experience in major construction/manufacturing

Apply now to be part of a cutting-edge project and grow your career in a globally recognised team –

Now Hiring: Pipefitter (Shipbuilding) – Glasgow

Location: Govan & Scotstoun, Glasgow
Salary: £38,662.00 (additional shift allowance of 33% may be applicable)
Overtime: Generous rates Mon-Sun

Shifts:

• Mon-Thu: Day 07:00-16:30 | Back 14:00-23:30 | Night 20:30-06:00

• Fri-Sun: Weekend 07:00-19:30

Why Join?

• Competitive pension & enhanced annual leave

• Share Incentive Plan & potential annual bonus

• Flexible working, Cycle2Work, employee discounts & more

What You’ll Do:
Fabricate and install pipework systems and utilities to the highest engineering standards in a leading global defence environment. Quality first, every time.

What We’re Looking For:

• Trade papers (formal apprenticeship)

• Experience in pipe manufacture, installation & associated equipment

• SHE risk awareness & understanding of manufacturing processes

• Comfortable working at height and in confined spaces

Ready to take your career to the next level?
Click ‘APPLY’ and submit your CV for immediate consideration –

Electrician – Glasgow | £38,662.00 (additional shift allowance of 33% may be applicable) | Permanent | Onsite

Join a global leader in Aerospace & Defence! We’re seeking a skilled Electrician in Glasgow. Trade papers required with application.

What you’ll do:

• Install multi-core, single-core & coaxial cables

• Set up electrical systems: junction boxes, fuse panels, consoles, transformers & switches

• Perform cable terminations & equipment installation

• Work safely using hand tools

What we need:

• Modern Apprenticeship certificate / Trade Papers

• Knowledge of electrical installation drawings

• Safety certifications (SHE Induction, COSHH, working at height)

• Experience in construction or manufacturing

Apply now – submit your CV and trade papers for immediate consideration –

Senior Hardware Engineer

£50k-£57k DOE

Rochester – hybrid working (4 days onsite)

Permanent position

My client is a Global leading Aerospace and Defence organisation. Recruiting for a Senior Hardware Engineer with the responsibility to work execute complex hardware design tasks in accordance with the hardware development plan.

Responsibilities:

• Working in a team environment with the development of Test Equipment solutions that support the complex and demanding requirements of the diverse variety of products developed at the Rochester site
• Hardware Requirements and Validation
• Hardware Design
• Hardware Integration
• Hardware Obsolescence
• System Safety
• Design Documentation
• Estimation

Required experience:

• Good technical Hardware engineering and development skills with a good understanding of electronic systems and software
• Experience of the hardware engineering lifecycle, from requirements analysis, design methods/activities, verification, through to formal release and configuration
• Experience of Test Equipment design
• Able to prioritise and manage your own work with the minimal guidance

If you are interested in this Senior Hardware Engineer role, please ‘APPLY’ and submit your CV for immediate consideration.

TRAINEE HEIGHT SAFETY INSTALLER – FULL TRAINING PROVIDED – £34k DOE

Our client, a leading UK specialist in height safety systems, is looking for motivated people to join as Trainee Height Safety Installers. No experience needed, just practical skills, a good attitude, and a willingness to learn.

What you’ll do:

• Help install and maintain fall protection systems on sites across the UK
• Learn how to inspect and test safety equipment
• Support system repairs, recertifications, and client training
• Work outdoors and at height (full training and equipment provided)

What we’re looking for:

• Practical mindset (maybe from construction, scaffolding, roofing, or a trade background)
• Confident working at height
• Great attitude and eagerness to learn
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

What you’ll get:

• Comprehensive training and qualifications
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown
• Paid overtime and travel
• Pension, life insurance, and company phone
• Real career progression in a growing, specialist industry

If you enjoy practical work, travel, and learning new skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to start a long term career in safety installation.

Apply today and train for a secure future!