Mechanical Fitter

We Served; Rosyth; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent defense contractor is seeking a Mechanical Fitter based in Rosyth, Scotland. This full time position involves hands-on work in a dynamic team, contributing to the Type 31 frigate build. Responsibilities include installing and assembling critical components, interpreting engineering drawings, and diagnosing faults. Applicants must have experience with mechanical systems and be able to accurately apply torque settings. The role offers competitive compensation and is onsite at Rosyth.

Responsibilities

• Installing pumps, valves, pipework, filters, main engines and mounts.
• Carrying out general mechanical fitting tasks across the build hall.
• Using magnetic base drills and marking out fish plates.
• Interpreting technical drawings and applying torque settings.
• Diagnosing faults and ensuring high‑quality workmanship.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Experience applying torque settings accurately

Proven fault‑finding skills in mechanical systems

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Fitter

Location: Rosyth, Fife

Compensation: £39,129

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF 69364

Build the future of naval engineering on a flagship defence project

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Mechanical Fitter at Rosyth, near Dunfermline, Fife.

The role

As a Mechanical Fitter, you’ll be at the heart of one of the UK’s most exciting defence programmes — the Type 31 frigate build. This is a hands‑on role where your mechanical expertise will directly contribute to the delivery of cutting‑edge naval capability. You’ll be part of a dynamic team working in bays, manufacturing areas and build halls, installing and assembling critical components that power the Royal Navy’s future fleet.

Day‑to‑day, you’ll have the following responsibilities:

• Installing pumps, valves, pipework, filters, main engines and mounts
• Carrying out general mechanical fitting tasks across the build hall
• Using magnetic base drills and marking out fish plates
• Interpreting technical drawings and applying torque settings
• Diagnosing faults and ensuring high‑quality workmanship

This role is full time, 36 hours per week and based onsite at Rosyth.

Essential experience of the Mechanical Fitter

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience applying torque settings accurately
• Proven fault‑finding skills in mechanical systems