Mechanical Fitter

Job Title: Mechanical Fitter
Mechanical Fitter – Utilities & Wastewater
Location: Greater Manchester - Bolton 
Pay: £36,504 Per Year + OT
Additional earnings: Regular overtime and working-away uplift
Contract Type: Permanent, days

Take the Lead on Essential UK Infrastructure Projects

Are you an experienced Mechanical Fitter who can confidently take ownership of installation, maintenance and repair work on site?

A well-established engineering specialist is looking for a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join its field-based team. You will work primarily across wastewater treatment facilities, delivering mechanical engineering projects involving industrial plant, pumps, pipework and process equipment.

This is more than a standard fitting position. You will lead a two-person site team, manage jobs from arrival through to completion and work alongside highly experienced engineers. A clear succession plan also offers genuine scope to progress into a more senior position as the business develops.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading a two-person mechanical field team on customer sites.
• Installing, maintaining, repairing and refurbishing mechanical plant and process equipment.
• Working on pumps, pipework, screens and associated wastewater equipment.
• Taking responsibility for jobs from initial site assessment through to completion.
• Diagnosing mechanical faults and identifying practical, effective solutions.
• Completing installations and in-situ mechanical repairs safely and efficiently.
• Coordinating lifting and cranage activities where required.
• Working at height and within confined-space environments.
• Ensuring all work meets the required safety, quality and customer standards.
• Travelling to sites across the UK, predominantly within the utilities and wastewater sector. 

What We’re Looking For

You will be a practical and dependable Mechanical Fitter who is comfortable taking responsibility on site and supporting another member of the field team.

Ideally, you will have:

• At least 10 years’ experience as a Mechanical Fitter, Field Service Engineer, Maintenance Fitter or similar.
• A strong hands-on mechanical engineering background.
• Experience installing, maintaining or repairing industrial plant and mechanical equipment.
• Confident fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working with lifting equipment and cranage operations.
• Experience working at height and in confined spaces.
• The flexibility to travel and work away when projects require it.
• A mechanical engineering apprenticeship, NVQ or equivalent qualification, although substantial practical experience will also be considered.

Previous wastewater, water treatment or utilities experience would be highly advantageous. Applications are also welcomed from experienced fitters working in heavy engineering, process manufacturing, industrial maintenance or related sectors.

What’s on Offer?

• Pay of up to £36,504, depending on experience.
• Regular opportunities to increase earnings through overtime.
• Additional uplift for working away.
• Accommodation and relevant expenses covered when working away.
• Access to a shared company van for site travel.
• A permanent, secure position within an essential and resilient sector.
• The opportunity to lead jobs and take genuine responsibility on site.
• A clear route towards future senior-level progression.
• Varied engineering work across critical UK infrastructure projects.

Apply Today
If you are an experienced Mechanical Fitter looking for greater responsibility, varied field-based work and a secure long-term opportunity, apply today for immediate consideration.