Mechanical Fitter

Aspirare Recruitment; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to work in the water and wastewater sector across Scotland. This long-term contract offers competitive pay, covering travel expenses. The candidate will be responsible for the installation of pumps and pipework, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter is essential, along with strong time management and communication skills. Join a supportive team working on challenging projects in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Temp-to-perm role

Competitive pay with overtime

Travel expenses covered

Qualifications

• Proven mechanical fitting experience in water/wastewater environments.
• Experience with assembly and installation of pipework and pumps.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Install pumps, screens, and rotating equipment.
• Assemble and install pipework across sites in Scotland.
• Interpret and follow technical instructions and engineering drawings.

Skills

Mechanical Fitting

Pipework Assembly

Pump Installation

Time Management

Communication Skills

Tools

Various Engineering Tools

Job description

Mechanical Fitter, Water & Wastewater Sector, Covering Scotland, Long Term Contract

Benefits

• Temp-to-perm role with long-term career opportunities
• Competitive pay with overtime at 1.5x
• Travel expenses covered to and from site
• Work across a variety of challenging water and wastewater projects
• Opportunity to gain experience with pumps, screens, rotating equipment, and pipework
• Supportive, team-based working environment

Responsibilities

• Monday-Friday: 7:30am - 4:00pm
• 40 hours per week
• Overtime: Paid at 1.5x
• Mechanical installation of pumps, screens, and rotating equipment
• Assemble and install pipework, valves, and ancillary equipment across sites in Scotland
• Work with various materials including PVC, ABS, ductile iron, galvanised steel, and stainless steel
• Install pumps including centrifugal, multistage, and progressive cavity pumps
• Interpret, follow, and explain technical instructions and engineering drawings
• Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation, risk assessments, and method statements
• Work effectively as part of a team while demonstrating good organisation and time management

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter in water, wastewater, or a similar industrial environment
• Experience with pipework assembly and pump installation
• Strong time management and communication skills, verbal and written
• Knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials across Mechanical, Electrical, and Civil Engineering
• Ability to follow and interpret technical instructions
• Good organisational and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of H&S legislation, including risk assessments and method statements
• CSCS card required; confined space experience essential
• DOMS qualification advantageous but not essential