Fitter

Permanent Futures Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Permanent Futures Limited is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to support installation, maintenance, refurbishment and repair of mechanical equipment in electrical infrastructure projects on live sites. You will interpret drawings and specifications and perform mechanical fitting, alignment, levelling and torqueing.

The role requires an apprenticeship or NVQ3 in mechanical engineering, experience in heavy engineering, and a valid UK driving licence with CSCS/ECS.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or NVQ3 in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Fitting.
• Experience in electrical infrastructure, substations, or heavy engineering environments.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical documentation.
• Full UK driving licence; CSCS/ECS card or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Carry out installation, assembly, maintenance and overhaul of mechanical equipment.
• Interpret drawings, specs and installation procedures.
• Perform fitting, alignment, levelling and torqueing of components.
• Install and maintain pipework, cooling, steelwork and cable support systems.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and implement repairs to minimise downtime.
• Work with electrical engineers and site teams to ensure delivery.
• Complete inspection reports and quality documentation.
• Adhere to health, safety, environmental and quality standards on live sites.

Skills

Drawing interpretation

Mechanical assembly

Alignment & torqueing

Pumps & valves

Driving licence

CSCS/ECS card

Education

Apprenticeship/NVQ3

Job description

Our client is looking to appoint a Mechanical Fitter to support the installation, maintenance, refurbishment, and repair of mechanical equipment within electrical infrastructure projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically skilled professional who enjoys working on critical infrastructure in a safety-focused environment.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Carry out the installation, assembly, maintenance, and overhaul of mechanical equipment associated with electrical infrastructure.
• Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and installation procedures.
• Perform mechanical fitting, alignment, levelling, and torqueing of equipment and associated components.
• Install and maintain pipework, cooling systems, steelwork, cable support systems, and ancillary mechanical equipment.
• Conduct fault finding and diagnose mechanical issues, implementing effective repairs to minimise downtime.
• Work closely with electrical engineers, commissioning teams, and site supervisors to ensure successful project delivery.
• Complete inspection reports, maintenance records, and quality documentation accurately.
• Adhere to all health, safety, environmental, and quality standards while working on live operational sites.

Skills and Qualifications

• Recognised Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Fitting.
• Previous experience working within electrical infrastructure, substations, industrial plants, utilities, renewable energy, or similar heavy engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of mechanical assembly techniques, precision alignment, bearings, pumps, valves, cooling systems, and rotating equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical documentation.
• Full UK driving licence.
• CSCS/ECS card or willingness to obtain