Mechanical Fitter

This is a full-time, permanent Mechanical Fitter role based in the City of London, supporting projects across client sites. The successful candidate will carry out mechanical installation, repairs, servicing and maintenance across water and wastewater treatment facilities. Key responsibilities include installing, assembling, testing and maintaining mechanical equipment, pump replacements, screen and pipework installations, valve fault-finding, mechanical alignments and working from technical drawings. The role also involves planned preventative maintenance on pumping systems, testing and inspecting equipment to identify faults, responding to emergency breakdowns and shutdown works, and working alongside electricians on site projects.

Mechanical Fitter

Salary: £39,000 - £49,500
Location: South East

My client is a specialist engineering contractor operating within the water and wastewater industry. Due to continued growth and investment, they are looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Fitter to support projects across client sites.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out mechanical installation, repairs, servicing and maintenance across water and wastewater treatment facilities.

The Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Christmas shutdown.
• Door-to-door travel paid.
• NHS+ benefits.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Opportunity to join a growing engineering business with significant investment and long-term career prospects.
• Supportive, family-focused working environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Installing, assembling, testing and maintaining mechanical equipment.
• Pump replacements, screen and pipework installations.
• Valve fault-finding, mechanical alignments and working from technical drawings.
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on pumping systems.
• Testing and inspecting equipment to identify faults and defects.
• Responding to emergency breakdowns and shutdown works.
• Working alongside electricians on site projects.
• Completing risk assessments and adhering to RAMS and site health and safety procedures.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Mechanical Fitter within the water and wastewater industry.
• Experience working on wastewater treatment sites is essential.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical installation, maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures and RAMS.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites.

Apply now or contact Mollie Caswell at Penguin recruitment for more information.