Marshall Land Systems
Fitter - Mechanical Contingent
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Brief Description
PURPOSE
The Mechanical Fitter is responsible for the inspection, refurbishment, and repair of shelter units to ensure they meet operational, safety, and customer requirements. The role supports both refurbishment activities and the assembly and installation of new containers, contributing to the successful and timely delivery of customer projects. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the Mechanical Fitter ensures all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
Responsibilities
Refurbishment & Repair
- Conduct detailed surveys of shelters requiring partial or full refurbishment (mechanical and basic electrical elements)
- Carry out repair, refurbishment, and upgrade activities to restore units to required specifications
- Identify and report defects, damage, or deviations from engineering standards
- Reverse engineer components where drawings or specifications are incomplete or unavailable
Assembly & Installation
- Support assembly and installation of new containers and associated systems
- Assist with build, test, and installation phases, including fault finding and rectification
- Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and is ready for inspection, testing, and customer acceptance
Technical Execution
- Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and work instructions
- Safely use mechanical and electrical hand tools (e.g. drills, rivet guns, sealing tools, jigsaws, socket sets)
- Complete all work in line with engineering and quality standards
Health, Safety & Environment
- Carry out all tasks in accordance with safe systems of work and health and safety procedures
- Ensure appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times
- Identify hazards and report any unsafe conditions, incidents, or near misses
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organised working environment in line with 5S principles
- Support the company’s commitment to maintaining a safe production environment
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Quality & Compliance
- Ensure all assembly installations comply with engineering drawings, technical specifications, and company standards
- Complete, check sheets, and quality records accurately
- Support quality inspections and testing processes
- Identify non-conformances and assist with corrective actions where required
- Maintain high standards of workmanship to ensure right-first-time build quality
Continuous Improvement
- Actively support continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing environment
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and build quality
- Participate in Lean activities including 5S, standard work, and waste reduction initiatives
- Support improvements that enhance safety, productivity, and delivery performance
Authority & Decision Making
- Carry out repairs or upgrade work within the scope of approved engineering documentation
- Raise technical or quality concerns to the supervisor where required
- Support resolution of issues during repair or upgrade process
Essential
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in a mechanical fitting, assembly, or maintenance role
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
- Experience working in a quality-controlled or production environment
- Competence in using a wide range of hand and power tools
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship
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Desirable
- Experience in refurbishment or repair environments
- Ability to reverse engineer components where documentation is limited
- Experience in regulated industries such as manufacturing, defence, or engineering
- Exposure to continuous improvement or Lean practices
Technical Skills
- Mechanical assembly, disassembly, and repair techniques
- Understanding of structural components, fixings, and sealing methods
- Basic understanding of electrical systems (advantageous)
- Ability to work accurately from detailed work instructions
Additional Local Needs
- Full-time, site-based role
- Ability to work in confined spaces where required
- Manual handling and physical work involved
- Successful candidate must be eligible for and pass BPSS clearance
KEY STAKEHOLDERS
- Mechanical Supervisor
- Operations Lead (Projects)
- Production Operations Manager
- Service Delivery and Project Managers
- Engineering (Design & Technical Support)
OUR VALUES
ACCOUNTABILITY
We own our actions and their impact. We empower each other to do our best and never excuse poor behaviour.
TRUST
We build trust through honesty, transparency, and consistency. We create respectful relationships at every level.
COLLABORATION
We succeed together. We listen, support, and adapt as one team, helping each other achieve shared goals with positive intent.
IMPROVEMENT
We stay curious, creative, and open to challenge. We think differently, learn continuously, and turn ideas into better ways of working.
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