Job Description
Mechanical Fitters
A Mechanical Fitter, installs, maintains, and repairs equipment on water and wastewater sites, including pumps, pipework, and valves. The role involves working from drawings, carrying out strip downs and installations, and supporting site projects in live environments where safety and compliance are key. They would typically report to a Site Supervisor or Project Manager.
The successful candidate will be required to:
- Dismantle all types of mechanical equipment, such as (but not limited to) pumps, motors, gearboxes, screens etc
- Inspect the dismantled components, including taking tolerance measurements, shaft run outs, and assessing/understanding the recommended repair method
- Fault finding on equipment such as pumps, gearboxes etc – specialist equipment is provided by the company
- Under the guidance and instruction of the Operations Manager, carry out the repair/refurbishment of the mechanical equipment
- Work on Water Utility, Power Industry, Food, Paper, Petroleum and Government sites as part of a mechanical & electrical team
- Onsite removal and installation of mechanical equipment including working at height, within confined spaces, in sewerage and potable water environments etc
Ideal Skills, Training & Qualifications (but not essential):
- Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role, preferably with a Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship (Water Utilities and/or Power Industry experience is advantageous)
- Full UK driving licence
- Experience of, or a good understanding of, onsite health and safety rules and regulations
- Confined space trained or a good understanding of confined spaces – training can be provided
- Watery Hygiene trained or a good understanding of sewerage/clean water hygiene – training can be provided
- The ability to work alone but also be an excellent communicator when working within a team
- Good organisational skills with a strong ability to multi-task
This role is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company, with a solid customer base, and a vision for the future which includes promotion and new roles/responsibilities.