Mechanical Fitter

WGM Engineering Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday

Pension 6%

Life assurance 3x salary

Salary sacrifice options

Health cash plan

Maternity/paternity leave

Sick pay

Employee discounts

Job summary

WGM Engineering Ltd, part of RSK Group, is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to join the Engineered Solutions team. The role blends workshop and site work with a Glasgow base and travel to client sites across Central Scotland.

You will diagnose faults, dismantle and repair pumps and rotating machinery, and deliver safe, high-quality work with thorough records. A recognised mechanical apprenticeship and UK driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Recognised mechanical apprenticeship or equivalent trade qualification.
• Hands-on experience in mechanical fitting, maintenance, repair or overhaul of industrial equipment.
• Experience dismantling, inspecting and assembling mechanical equipment.
• Systematic fault finding and problem solving.
• Ability to read technical drawings and use measuring equipment.
• Commitment to safety and quality; UK driving licence required; willing to travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and diagnose faults in pumps and rotating equipment.
• Dismantle, repair, overhaul and reassemble equipment to specs.
• Remove/install mechanical equipment at client sites with the team.
• Test assemblies and record results; maintain accurate job records.
• Identify parts and tools and communicate progress to supervision.
• Complete service reports and contribute to risk assessments.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Maintenance experience

Fault diagnosis

Measuring equipment use

Safety compliance

Driving licence

Travel to client sites

Education

Mechanical apprenticeship or trade qualification

Job description

Inclusive Recruitment Guide for Candidates

The Vacancy

More ownership. More variety. More room to grow

WGM Engineering, part of RSK Group, is looking for a Mechanical Fitter – to join our Engineered Solutions team on a full-time basis, working 37.5 hours per week. The role combines workshop and site-based working, with a base location of Glasgow and travel to client sites in Central Scotland.

This is an opportunity to put your practical engineering skills to work on varied equipment, solve mechanical problems and see jobs through from initial inspection to completed repair or installation. You’ll take pride in your workmanship and have ownership of allocated tasks, supported by an experienced engineering team. You will work closely with workshop colleagues, site teams, supervisors and customers to deliver safe, high-quality work and a reliable service.

WGM Engineering is experiencing significant growth across the UK, delivering essential infrastructure across water and industrial environments. As part of RSK Group, we combine the scale and support of a wider group with the practical, hands‑on approach of a specialist engineering delivery business.

Our teams work with major clients across regulated environments, supporting safe, sustainable and high-quality delivery. We are focused on building long-term capability, strengthening our teams and creating opportunities for people to build meaningful careers.

What You’ll Do:

• Inspect and diagnose faults in pumps, rotating equipment and associated components, identifying the work needed to restore reliable operation.
• Dismantle, repair, overhaul and reassemble equipment to job specifications, quality plans and manufacturer standards.
• Remove and install mechanical equipment on client sites, working closely with colleagues to complete allocated jobs safely and efficiently.
• Measure, inspect and test completed assemblies, checking that work meets the required standards and recording results accurately.
• Identify parts, materials, tools and support requirements, keeping your supervisor informed of progress and any issues affecting delivery.
• Complete clear service reports, job sheets and electronic records, contributing to risk assessments and method statements where required.
• Maintain safe, organised working areas and take responsibility for the quality of your work, suggesting practical improvements where you see opportunities.

Essential

What you’ll bring

• A recognised mechanical apprenticeship or equivalent relevant trade qualification.
• Hands‑on experience in mechanical fitting, maintenance, repair or overhaul of industrial equipment.
• Experience dismantling, inspecting and assembling mechanical equipment and components.
• A systematic approach to mechanical fault finding and problem solving.
• Ability to use engineering measuring equipment and interpret technical instructions, drawings and equipment manuals.
• Knowledge of safe systems of work and a strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Ability to take ownership of allocated tasks, work effectively with colleagues and complete accurate job records.
• A full driving licence valid for driving in the UK and willingness to travel to client sites.

Desirable

• Experience repairing, maintaining or installing pumps and other rotating equipment.
• Knowledge of pump components, bearings, seals and associated mechanical assemblies.
• Experience in water, wastewater or a comparable industrial environment.
• Experience working across workshop and client‑site settings.
• Relevant CSCS or EUSR registration, confined space entry, DOMS or National Water Hygiene training.
• Overhead pendant or gantry crane and lifting operations training.

Client-specific security clearance and relevant site authorisations may be required for particular assignments.

Your experience may come from mechanical maintenance, manufacturing, marine, utilities, plant repair or another industrial engineering environment. If you have strong practical mechanical skills and believe they could transfer well to pumps and rotating equipment, we would like to hear from you.

You do not need to meet every desirable requirement to apply.

Salary And Benefits

We are offering a salary from £41,300 PLUS On call allowance of £180/£200 per week PLUS£ 30 per hour call out rate PLUS Van

The salary offered will reflect the skills and experience demonstrated for this role.

At WGM, We Offer a Competitive Benefits Package Designed To Support Our People Both Inside And Outside Of Work. This Includes:

• 32 days’ holiday, increasing to 36 days based on length of service
• Pension scheme, with WGM contributing 6%
• Life assurance scheme that pays 3 x salary
• Salary sacrifice options, including electric vehicle scheme, annual leave purchase and cycle to work schemes
• Flexible benefits programme, including health cash plan and discounted gym membership
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Company sick pay, available after a qualifying period
• Employee discount programme

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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About Us

Based in Scotland, we are an engineering business providing mechanical, electrical and civil engineering services to clients across the UK. We are one of the UK’s leading engineering solution providers, recognised for outstanding client service, quality solutions and our commitment to health and safety. From our HQ in Glasgow, we deliver sustainable solutions to the water and renewables sectors. Supplementary services include project management, technical engineering, design, and off-site modular build.

We have partnered with innovative technology providers in the renewables sector, including solar PV, hydroelectric and heat networks. We are a progressive, people-orientated business driven by our values to deliver workable and cost-effective solutions in the communities we work. When you work for WGM you join a dynamic team and have the opportunity to be part of our ambitious plans for future growth.

WGM is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?