Mechanical Engineer / Installer in LU1

Energy Jobline ZR; Luton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Laptop and mobile phone

Company pension

Life insurance

33 days holiday

Mental health & wellbeing support

Enhanced paternity & maternity leave

Clear engineering career progression

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Luton is seeking a Mechanical Fitter/Installer to install, maintain and repair mechanical equipment across wastewater and industrial sites. You will read engineering drawings, work with installation teams, and ensure safety compliance on site.

The role suits candidates with hands-on mechanical experience in water treatment, pumps and rotating equipment, plus a driving licence. This is a permanent PAYE position with a company van and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Engineering apprenticeship, NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent Mechanical Engineering qualification
• Experience as Mechanical Fitter/Installer/Engineer
• Experience in waste water, water treatment, utilities, or heavy engineering environments

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Strong communication skills

Driving licence

Education

Engineering apprenticeship/NVQ/City & Guilds or equivalent

Tools

CSCS card

Water Hygiene (EUSR) ticket

Job description

Job DescriptionMechanical 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
• 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