Morson are recruiting Mechanical Fitters on behalf of our prestigious defence client, for a 12-month initial contract, on site in Govan. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry
Salary:
Local contractors
Standard: PAYE: £19.40, UMBRELLA: £25.22
Nightshift: PAYE: £25.80, UMBRELLA: £33.36
Travelling contractors
Standard: PAYE: £27.40, UMBRELLA: £35.62
Nightshift: PAYE: £33.80, UMBRELLA: £43.76
Job Description:
• Machinery and Plant installation
• Levelling and Laser alignment of mechanical equipment
• Torque of Equipment- Tightening to a certain degree
• Working to tight tolerance with equipment
• Dimensional controls equipment e.g laser measuring devices
• Drilling and tapping of holes
• Marking off
• Jig Fabrication
• Working with Hydraulics
Your Skills and requirements:
- Trade papers, e.g. Formal Modern apprenticeship.
- Shaft line experience
- Clear understanding of SHE Risks Awareness
- Understanding of manufacturing processes
- Must be comfortable working in confined spaces and or at height
- Safety certification i.e. SHE Induction, COSHH Awareness, working at height etc
- Mechanical Background and Experience within Mechanical Fitter
Benefits:
- Build your portfolio by working on advanced defence project
- Opportunities to go permanent
- Provide security for our country and allies for decades to come
Candidate must be flexible to work shift patterns, full rate card available on request.
Most importantly successful candidates will be required to gain security clearance before eligible to start on site (we will help you with all paperwork)
If you would be interested please call me on or send your CV and certificates.
Mechanical Fitter
Morson Talent
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Glasgow, City of Glasgow G14 0XN, Scotland

£19.4 - £27.4 per hour
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Morson is seeking Mechanical Fitters for a 12-month contract in Govan, working with a prestigious defense client.
- Candidates should possess trade papers, shaft line experience, and a clear understanding of SHE Risks Awareness, along with a mechanical background.
- The salary for local contractors is £19.40 PAYE or £25.22 umbrella, with nightshift rates at £25.80 PAYE and £33.36 umbrella.
- Successful candidates will gain experience on advanced defense projects and may have the opportunity to transition to permanent positions.
- Candidates must be flexible with shift patterns and will need to obtain security clearance before starting on site.