Fitter, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

Location: Woolwich

Fitter - Woolwich Ferry

Rate: £39.24 per hour |

Location:

London

1 IN 3 SHIFTS WILL BE NIGHTS - MUST BE HAPPY WORKING ACROSS DIFFERENT SHIFTS

We are seeking a skilled Fitter to maintain workshop equipment, engineering infrastructure, and site facilities at the Woolwich Ferry. The role covers planned and reactive maintenance while ensuring safety and cleanliness.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and repair mechanical machinery.

Keep workshop, yard, and site safe and clean.

Ensure equipment is operational and report defects.

Respond to site issues and assist Engineering/Operations teams.

Supervise contractors and cover Assistant Engineering Officer shifts as needed.

Skills & Qualifications

Skilled with hand tools, power tools, and workshop machinery.

Qualified/experienced welder, fitter, or fabricator.

Time-served apprenticeship in marine, mechanical, or welding industries.

Experience in machinery overhaul and safety-critical environments.

Knowledge of risk assessments, RAMS, and safe systems of work.

Flexible, proactive, strong communicator.

Desirable: ferry/Thames experience, planned maintenance software, plant operation, Microsoft Office, UK driver's license.

We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks to ensure you can access the site worked as needed.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today.

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