Mechanical Fitter

Job description

Mechanical Fitter

BAE Systems | Type 26 Frigates | Glasgow

We're looking for experienced Mechanical Fitters to join the team building the Royal Navy's next‑generation Type 26 Frigates at BAE Systems' Govan & Scotstoun shipyards.

A great opportunity to work on one of the UK's most exciting engineering programme.

What You'll Need:

✔ NVQ Level 3 or SVQ Level 3 in a mechanical discipline

✔ OR a time‑served apprenticeship with trade papers

✔ Strong mechanical fitting experience (marine or industrial)

✔ Ability to read and work from engineering drawings

✔ Experience installing, aligning and maintaining mechanical systems

PAYE Rates: Inclusive of Holiday

Local:

* £23.02/hr Standard

* £30.62/hr Nights/Weekends

* Up to £43.54/hr OT

Non‑Local:

* £32.19/hr Standard

* £39.78/hr Nights/Weekends

* Up to £43.54/hr OT

Contract:

12 months | On‑site in Glasgow

Interested?

Drop me a message and I'll get in touch.

Let's get you started on one of the most exciting shipbuilding projects in the UK. ⚓

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Glasgow

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

16-03-2026

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English