3rd March 2026
Due to Company growth we are looking to recruit versatile and experienced
mechanical fitters for work based at our facility in Stonehaven, with excellent
opportunities also available for offshore, overseas and site work.
The candidates must have completed a relevant mechanical apprenticeship, and
ideally come from an agricultural, heavy haulage/plant, marine or energy industry
background.
The job will be based in Stonehaven when onshore and would be working in a team
within a very well equipped workshop. Work consists of mechanical fitting duties
including but not limited to; dismantling and rebuilding a variety of mechanical and
hydraulic equipment for example heat exchangers, pumps, turret gripper assemblies
and a variety of components; completing pressure testing and carrying out
maintenance of company plant and vehicles.
When offshore our mechanical fitters install, maintain and repair critical machinery—
such as pumps, compressors, turbines, and hydraulic systems — on platforms or
vessels.
MJI, SBT and shell and tube heat exchanger experience are preferred but not
essential.
Offshore experience and in date offshore certificates are preferred.
The candidate should also have the following skills and attributes:
• problem solver/inventive
• a basic understanding of electrical systems
• understand mechanisms, and be comfortable with hydraulics
• high attention to detail
Excellent working conditions, remuneration package and benefits are available. Salary
dependant on experience.
Please email CV and trade papers to hradmin@whittakereng.com.
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK and be capable of commuting
daily to our Stonehaven facility.
Upper Hindwells
Stonehaven
AB39 3UT
United Kingdom
T: +44 (0) 1569 762018
F: +44 (0) 1569 766701