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Mechanical Fitter

Aspirare Recruitment

East Kilbride

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

13 days ago

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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
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