A&P Tyne - Fitter

Operating the largest commercial dry-dock on the East Coast of England, our business is flourishing and we want you to be part of it. We are a centre of excellence for offshore vessels, dredgers and tankers based on the Tyne, one of the busiest rivers in the UK.

Whether it’s working on the ships in our docks or performing vital maintenance we may have a place for you. Our Fitters complete mechanical overhaul, repair, renew or modification of vessel equipment & systems.

So, what will you do?

Maintenance and repairs on various vessels through inspecting, diagnosing and then repairing mechanical and structural issues
Work will include thrusters and blades, rudders, propellers, tail shafts, pumps, compressors, bow / stern doors, ramps and winches
You will transport items through the vessel as required by fleeting using lifting equipment
Assisting in the overhaul, repair, renew or modification of the vessel’s main engines, generators compressors and other engineering equipment
Vital maintenance within the facility

And what are we looking for?

Time served fitter, able to read technical drawings
Excellent communication skills
Slinging, Fork lift Driving and Mobile Elevating Work Platform experience would be great!
Manual Handling capability

Why join us?

Personal Growth - This is an opportunity to make a significant impact while working with and learning from a team of experts from the marine and structural engineering industries. The chance to be part of a team making a real impact on the future of the business
Financial Security - with important benefits like your Pension which includes a monthly employer contribution by A&P Tyne up to 4% and Life cover at 7 x your basic salary is part of your package.
Healthy Living - At APCL we support healthy living and provide help when its needed. To ensure that you are able to take time off when you need it, we offer sick pay and to cover everyday health we have a health cash plan, which gives you access to money back on everyday healthcare costs. Your dental, optical and physiotherapy as well as wellness services including counselling sessions, digital mental health support, 24/7 virtual GP, and an EAP are included.
Work-life Balance - We offer 25 days of annual leave per year plus Bank Holidays. Maternity, Paternity and Parental leave support you during those significant life changes, helping you to balance your family responsibilities with work.

Due to the nature of what we do for some of the customers that we work with, some roles working for A&P are subject to security control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform with us.

You must also undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check before your employment starts, which will include a basic DBS check.