Mechanical Engineer / Installer

DC Solution; Caddington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van (where applicable)

Laptop and mobile phone

Company pension

Life insurance (up to 4x salary)

33 days holiday (increasing with time)

Mental health & wellbeing support

Enhanced paternity & maternity leave

Career progression

Long-term work in wastewater industry

Job summary

DC Solution is seeking a Mechanical Fitter/Installer to install, maintain and repair mechanical equipment across wastewater and water treatment projects. You will work with pumps, motors, valves, pipework and rotating equipment, ensuring high engineering standards and safety compliance.

Ideal candidates have an engineering qualification and experience in the sector, with CSCS and other safety tickets advantageous. A full UK driving licence is preferred for on-site roles.

Qualifications

• Engineering apprenticeship, NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent Mechanical Engineering qualification.
• Experience as Mechanical Fitter/Installer in wastewater or related industrial settings.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and schematics.
• Full UK driving licence preferred and CSCS and health & safety tickets advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Installation, maintenance, servicing and repair of mechanical equipment across sites.
• Fit pumps, motors, gearboxes, valves and pipework to high engineering standards.
• Plan preventative maintenance and respond to breakdowns as required.
• Read drawings, align rotating equipment and ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Collaborate with engineers, site teams and project engineers.

Skills

Pumps

Motors

Valves

Pipework

Rotating equipment

Engineering drawings

Teamwork

Education

Mechanical engineering qualification (apprenticeship / NVQ / City & Guilds)

Tools

CSCS card

EUSR Water Hygiene

IPAF

PASMA

Confined Space

Abrasive Wheels

Job description

Mechanical Engineer/ Installer

A leading engineering company specialising in the waste water, water treatment, and environmental sectors is looking for an experienced Mechanical Fitter / Mechanical Installer to join its growing engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Fitter, or Mechanical Installer with experience installing, maintaining, and repairing mechanical equipment on waste water, water treatment, utilities, or industrial engineering projects. The company continues to invest in major engineering projects across the UK, offering long-term career stability and progression.

Location: Luton

Salary: £20-£21 per hour

Working hours: 40 - 48 hours a week

Permanent PAYE Position

What's on Offer

• - £20-£21 per hour
• - Minimum 40 hours per week guaranteed
• - Permanent PAYE role
• - Company van (where applicable)
• - Laptop and mobile phone
• - Company pension
• - Life insurance (up to 4x salary)
• - 33 days holiday, increasing with service
• - Mental health & wellbeing support
• - Enhanced paternity & maternity leave
• - Clear engineering career progression
• - Stable, long-term work within the waste water engineering industry

The Role

As a Mechanical Fitter / Mechanical Installer, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, servicing, and repair of mechanical equipment across waste water treatment works, pumping stations, and other engineering sites.

Working alongside experienced Mechanical Engineers and installation teams, you will install and maintain a wide range of mechanical systems while ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high engineering standard.

Key Responsibilities

• * Installation of mechanical equipment on waste water and water treatment sites
• * Mechanical fitting of pumps, motors, gearboxes, valves, pipework, and associated mechanical systems
• * Mechanical maintenance, servicing, and repair of engineering equipment
• * Mechanical fault finding and troubleshooting
• * Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and mechanical schematics
• * Installing and aligning rotating mechanical equipment
• * Planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• * Supporting breakdowns and reactive mechanical repairs
• * Working closely with Mechanical Engineers, Site Engineers, and Project Engineers
• * Ensuring all installation and mechanical engineering work complies with Health & Safety requirements
• * Completing risk assessments and following method statements

Requirements

• * Engineering apprenticeship, NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent Mechanical Engineering qualification
• * Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Installer, Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance Fitter, or Industrial Fitter
• * Experience working within waste water, water treatment, utilities, process engineering, industrial engineering, or heavy engineering environments
• * Strong knowledge of pumps, motors, valves, mechanical pipework, and rotating equipment
• * Ability to read engineering drawings
• * CSCS card or equivalent
• * EUSR Water Hygiene, IPAF, PASMA, Confined Space, or Abrasive Wheels tickets are advantageous
• * Full UK driving licence preferred
• * Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently and within an engineering team

Ideal Background

Applications are welcomed from candidates who have worked as:

• Mechanical Fitter
• Mechanical Installer
• Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
• Mechanical Engineer
• Pump Engineer
• Site Mechanical Engineer
• Industrial Fitter
• Maintenance Fitter
• Water Treatment Engineer
• Waste Water Engineer
• Mechanical Technician
• Field Service Mechanical Engineer