Mechanical Fitter

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave

Christmas shutdown

Travel paid (door-to-door)

NHS+ benefits

Permanent contract

Career prospects

Family-friendly environment

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in the UK is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to support projects across client sites in the water and wastewater industry. You will carry out installation, maintenance and repairs on mechanical equipment within treatment facilities.

The role requires reading drawings, carrying out PPMs, attending sites with a CSCS card, and willingness to travel. A full UK driving licence is essential, with a permanent, full-time contract on offer.

Qualifications

• Experience as Mechanical Fitter in water/wastewater sector.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Experience with pumps, valves and pipework.
• Knowledge of RAMS and site safety procedures.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Installing, assembling, testing and maintaining mechanical equipment.
• Pump replacements, screen and pipework installations.
• Valve fault-finding and mechanical alignments from drawings.
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance on pumping systems.
• Responding to emergency breakdowns and shutdown works.
• Working with electricians on site projects.
• Completing RAMS and adhering to site health and safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Reading drawings

PPM maintenance

RAMS safety

CSCS card

Tools

Measuring tools

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Job description

Mechanical Fitter

Salary: £39,000 - £49,500

Location: South East

My client is a specialist engineering contractor operating within the water and wastewater industry. Due to continued growth and investment, they are looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Fitter to support projects across client sites.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out mechanical installation, repairs, servicing and maintenance across water and wastewater treatment facilities.

The Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Christmas shutdown.
• Door-to-door travel paid.
• NHS+ benefits.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Opportunity to join a growing engineering business with significant investment and long-term career prospects.
• Supportive, family-focused working environment

Key responsibilities include:

• Installing, assembling, testing and maintaining mechanical equipment.
• Pump replacements, screen and pipework installations.
• Valve fault-finding, mechanical alignments and working from technical drawings.
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on pumping systems.
• Testing and inspecting equipment to identify faults and defects.
• Responding to emergency breakdowns and shutdown works.
• Working alongside electricians on site projects.
• Completing risk assessments and adhering to RAMS and site health and safety procedures

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Mechanical Fitter within the water and wastewater industry.
• Experience working on wastewater treatment sites is essential.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical installation, maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures and RAMS.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites