Mechanical Engineer / Installer

Bimplus; Luton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Laptop and mobile phone

Company pension

Life insurance

33 days holiday

Enhanced paternity & maternity leave

Job summary

Bimplus is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter/Installer to join its on-site team in Luton. The role covers installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment across waste water and water treatment sites, working with engineers to ensure safe, efficient project delivery.

The ideal candidate will have a mechanical engineering background, experience in utilities or industrial environments, and a proactive approach to maintenance and fault finding. A UK driving licence is preferred.

Qualifications

• Qualified mechanical background required (engineering apprenticeship / NVQ / City & Guilds).
• Experience on waste water, water treatment, utilities or industrial projects preferred.
• CSCS card and UK driving licence are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Install mechanical equipment at waste water/water treatment sites.
• Maintain, service and repair mechanical systems and equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
• Assist with rotating equipment alignment and preventative maintenance.
• Collaborate with engineers and site teams to meet safety standards.

Skills

Read drawings

Communication

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

Engineering apprenticeship / NVQ / City & Guilds

Job description

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

Working hours: 40 – 48 hours a week

Permanent PAYE Position

What's on Offer

• 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
• Enhanced paternity & maternity leave
• 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 equipmentMechanical 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: