Mechanical Fitter
CV-LibraryEast MidlandspermanentPosted: 4 March 2026
Apply NowOur client, a leading water sector specialist are seeking Mechanical Fitters to work in the water industry. Ideally candidates will have previous water sector experience. But the client will consider candidates with a relevant industrial background and relevant experience working on plant equipment/assets.
Sponsorship cannot be offered for this role, applicants must have full RTW in the UK.
This is a van based role, primarily based in the East Midlands.
Package Details
£16.50p/hour
Role is paid door-door
Additional uplift for working away from home
OT available, paid at x1.5 up to Saturday noon. paid at x2 thereafter
Van provided
Site hours 7-3, salary based on a 40 hour working week
Call out is required as part of this role Responsibilities:
Install and maintain mechanical equipment, including pumps, motors, gearboxes, valves and bearings.
Fit and install steel support systems as needed.
Troubleshoot and perform fault-finding on mechanical equipment.
Assist electricians or civil engineers with tasks as required.
Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety procedures and company policies, including following Safe Systems of Work and Risk Assessments on-site.
Understand and sign all CPP/RAMS documentation before starting work on-site.
Always prioritize safety, keeping both personal and team safety in mind.
Manage and take responsibility for the use and upkeep of a company van.
Be prepared for occasional travel away from home.
Perform other general mechanical duties as assigned.
Candidate:
As this role is working on water treatment sites, ideally you will have relevant experience of sewage treatment plants, pumping stations, clean water sites.
Candidates must be competent with remedial/servicing work on heavy plant machinery and mechanical assets. Including but not limited to: gearboxes, motors, pumps, valves, bearings.
Formal Mechanical Qualifications or recognised apprenticeship.
CSCS Card (Essential)
UK Driving Licence (Essential)
Confined Space (Desired)
First Aid Trained (Desired)
EUSR Water Hygiene (Desired)
Sponsorship cannot be offered for this role, applicants must have full RTW in the UK.
This is a van based role, primarily based in the East Midlands.
Package Details
£16.50p/hour
Role is paid door-door
Additional uplift for working away from home
OT available, paid at x1.5 up to Saturday noon. paid at x2 thereafter
Van provided
Site hours 7-3, salary based on a 40 hour working week
Call out is required as part of this role Responsibilities:
Install and maintain mechanical equipment, including pumps, motors, gearboxes, valves and bearings.
Fit and install steel support systems as needed.
Troubleshoot and perform fault-finding on mechanical equipment.
Assist electricians or civil engineers with tasks as required.
Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety procedures and company policies, including following Safe Systems of Work and Risk Assessments on-site.
Understand and sign all CPP/RAMS documentation before starting work on-site.
Always prioritize safety, keeping both personal and team safety in mind.
Manage and take responsibility for the use and upkeep of a company van.
Be prepared for occasional travel away from home.
Perform other general mechanical duties as assigned.
Candidate:
As this role is working on water treatment sites, ideally you will have relevant experience of sewage treatment plants, pumping stations, clean water sites.
Candidates must be competent with remedial/servicing work on heavy plant machinery and mechanical assets. Including but not limited to: gearboxes, motors, pumps, valves, bearings.
Formal Mechanical Qualifications or recognised apprenticeship.
CSCS Card (Essential)
UK Driving Licence (Essential)
Confined Space (Desired)
First Aid Trained (Desired)
EUSR Water Hygiene (Desired)