Installation Engineer

Travail Employment Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established service provider in Bristol is seeking a Mobile Fitter to deliver, fit, and install mechanical conveyor equipment at customer sites. The role requires frequent travel and working in a two-person team, starting early. Qualifications include mechanical fitting experience and a full driving license. A competitive salary package featuring bonuses and benefits is offered. Candidates looking to transition from production into a field-based role may also apply.

Benefits

Monthly Bonus £250

28 days holiday

Pension

Overnight stay allowance £75

Qualifications

• Previous mechanical fitting experience of machinery or mechanical equipment.
• Experience working on a mobile fitter basis is useful but not essential.
• Knowledge of conveyor or similar machinery is of interest but not essential.
• Engineering qualifications desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical fitting and installation duties at customer sites.
• Change bearings, rollers, motors, and other components on site.
• Provide a professional contact point with customers.
• Work and travel in a two-person team, starting early.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Reading engineering drawings

Customer interaction

Education

Engineering qualifications

Job description

Mobile Fitter

Salary: OTE £35 - £40K package, Monthly Bonus £250, pension, 28 days holiday, full driving licence required.

Location: Bristol BS30.

Hours: 40 hour week + overtime, likely 50+ hours most weeks.

Permanent opportunity.

Overview

The mobile fitter or installation engineer will deliver, fit and install mechanical conveyor equipment at customer sites. Working in a two‑person team with a depot vehicle, the role involves frequent travel and occasional overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical fitting and installation duties at customer sites and workshop.
• Changing bearings, rollers, motors and other components on site.
• Reading basic engineering drawings (preferred).
• Providing a professional, responsible point of contact with customers.
• Working and travelling in a two‑person team, starting early (6am).
• Attending the depot daily to pick up the vehicle and start early when travelling to different locations.
• Occasional overnight stays (fully expensed, £75 extra per stay, 2–3 times a month).

Qualifications

• Previous mechanical fitting experience of machinery or mechanical equipment.
• Experience working on a mobile fitter basis is useful but not essential.
• Knowledge of conveyor or similar production machinery or mechanical material handling equipment is of interest but not essential.
• Engineering qualifications are of interest but not essential if a suitable work history can be demonstrated.
• A current full driving licence is essential.

Applicants may be in a production environment currently but looking to move into a mobile or field based role. The successful candidate will benefit from working for a successful and established business and service provider, earning additional salary with overtime.