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Mechanical Fitter

Shetnews
CompanyShetnews
CategorySkilled Technician
LocationLerwick, Shetland
Remote
EmploymentNot stated
LevelNot stated
SalaryNot stated by the employer
First seen3 Aug 2026 (the employer did not state a posting date)
Last verified10 Aug 2026
SourceThe employer's own careers page (company_site)
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Description
Mechanical Fitter – Permanent Role – Lerwick Lerwick Engineering and Fabrication have a Mechanical Fitter vacancy to join us at Sullom Voe Terminal and our Greenhead base in Lerwick. The role will be to work within a dynamic team across a range of industry sectors. Company Overview Since being formed in 1994 the highly skilled and flexible team at LEF have nearly 30 years of extensive experience in all aspects of engineering solutions. We offer a complete 24/7 – 365 days a year service to the Oil & Gas, Decommissioning, Marine, Renewable, Utility and many other industries. LEF prides itself on providing high levels of service to an industry that never stops and is always changing. We have a prime quayside location where our facilities include workshops and storage areas totalling 14,607m2. This includes one of the largest fabrication workshops and also a purpose-built blast and coating facility. LEF are always driving forward to improve not only the diversity of our service’s but also our staff with first class expert training both locally and throughout the UK. This enables us to always guarantee the highest quality of work. Main Tasks and Responsibilities: • Carry out Fitting to a high standard and within codes as directed by the Workshop Foreman or SVT foreman • Ability to interpret/work from drawings • Ensure work areas are kept to a high standard, of tidiness and cleanliness • Have a pro-active approach to all tasks carried out and demonstrate a can-do attitude • Strong communication skills • Carry out any other duties as directed by the SVT Foreman, Workshop Foreman or Workshop Manager Accountabilities: • Good housekeeping • Production of quality product within acceptable time scale • Quality assurance – All staff are responsible for the completeness of their work and reporting any quality, or perceived quality problems through the Workshop Foreman or Workshop Manager Required Qualifications & Skills: • Fitting experience essential • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Customer focus • Understanding of deadline achievements is essential • UK driving licence The above position carries very competitive rates of pay and benefits including training along with a generous holiday entitlement. Please send CVs or expressions of interest through to [email protected]. Click on map to make it interactive.