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Shipyard Mechanical Fitter

  • River Logistics
  • Gravesend Shipyard

Job description

Cory, one of the UK’s leading waste management and recycling companies, is seeking a Shipyard Mechanical Fitter to join their team at Gravesend. This role plays a crucial part in the daily operations of the Gravesend Shipyard, contributing to the smooth running of the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in maintaining health, safety, and security on vessels

  • Provide mechanical services for engines and related marine equipment

  • Operate and maintain plant, equipment, and vehicles

  • Ensure compliance with all current legislation, including environmental regulations

  • Maintain the health, safety, and security of the site

Please note that the above duties are a summary, and additional tasks may be assigned based on business needs. Flexibility in working hours may be required to meet operational demands.

If you are passionate about contributing to a sustainable future and have the necessary skills and experience, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Cory.

Job requirements

The individual we are looking for will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and experience:

  • Good communications skills – written, verbally and documentation skills

  • Analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Material management

  • Computer literate

  • Operation of workshop equipment (turning, drilling, welding/soldering, CNC)

  • Adaptable and willing to work outside normal working hours

  • Able work in confined/enclosed spaces

  • Able to work at height

It is desirable to hold the following qualifications:

  • Diploma in Marine Construction, Mechanical Installation, System Engineering and Maintenance

  • Certificate of Technical competence – Mechanical Engineering

  • Management Qualification – ILM Level 2 award in Leadership/Completed Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

Please note: While this role is based at Gravesend, there may be the requirement to work at Charlton from time to time depending on business needs.

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Cory is an inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and walks of life.

As a signatory of the armed forces covenant, we actively encourage job applications from veterans and reservists, to whom we will provide additional assistance when needed.

You may see a long list of job requirements and feel discouraged because you don’t match every single bullet point. We welcome your application if you feel you could make a positive impact in the role.