Mechanical Fitter

251000164

£36,000 Per Annum

Full Time

Permanent

Bolton, Greater Manchester

Engineering And Technical

Posted 2 days ago

Expires In 26 Days

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Fitter
Location: Bolton, Bromley Cross
Salary: Up to £18.00 per hour + Overtime + Working Away Uplift
Shift: Days (Field-Based)
Benefits: Company Van (Shared), Overtime, Expenses Covered When Working Away, Long-Term Progression

The Opportunity
A well-established and growing engineering business operating within the utilities sector is looking to strengthen its field team with the addition of an experienced Mechanical Fitter.
This is a key hire with a clear succession plan in place, offering the opportunity to step into a senior, hands-on position and play a pivotal role in delivering critical work across UK infrastructure projects.


The Role

  • Lead a 2-person field team as the Mechanical Fitter on-site

    • Carry out installation, maintenance and repair work on wastewater treatment facilities

    • Take ownership of jobs from start to completion, ensuring high standards and efficiency

    • Work closely with an experienced engineer

    • Operate across multiple sites, with a strong focus on the utilities / wastewater sector

    • Occasional working away (typically 3–4 days per week at times, with some longer stints during peak periods)

Requirements

  • 10+ years’ experience as a Mechanical Fitter or similar

    • Strong mechanical “hands-on” background

    • Confident fault-finding and problem-solving ability in the field

    • Experience with: 

      • Lifting & cranage operations

      • Working at height

      • Confined spaces

    • Comfortable working in wastewater / utilities environments (majority of work)

    • Engineering qualification (apprenticeship / NVQ / equivalent) desirable

Why Apply?

  • Step into a lead engineer position with real responsibility

    • Join a stable, long-standing engineering team

    • Clear pathway into future progression as the business evolves

    • Consistent workload within a recession-resilient sector

Apply Now
If you are a seasoned Field Service Engineer looking for a step up into a lead role, or already operating at that level and seeking a more secure long-term opportunity, apply today.