Mechanical Fitter

Pertemps Network Group; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared company van

Accommodation while working away

Overtime opportunities

Long-term progression

Job summary

Pertemps Network Group is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to lead a two-person field team across UK wastewater facilities. You will install, maintain and repair mechanical plant, pumps and process equipment, taking jobs from initial site assessment through completion.

Expect a field-based role with opportunities to progress into senior positions, reliance on safety standards, and occasional travel to client sites across the UK.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ experience as a Mechanical Fitter or similar roles.
• Hands-on mechanical engineering background with plant and equipment experience.
• Experience with installation, maintenance or repair of industrial plant.
• Confident fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience using lifting equipment and cranage operations.
• Willingness to travel and work away when required.
• Apprenticeship or NVQ in mechanical engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead a two-person field team on customer sites.
• Install, maintain, repair and refurbish mechanical plant and process equipment.
• Work on pumps, pipework, screens and wastewater equipment.
• Take responsibility for jobs from site assessment to completion.
• Diagnose faults and implement practical solutions.
• Complete installations and on-site repairs safely and efficiently.
• Coordinate lifting and cranage activities when needed.
• Work at height and in confined spaces while ensuring safety standards.

Skills

10+ years experience

Mechanical Fitter

Field Service

Maintenance

Fault-finding

Lifting equipment

Working at height

Education

Mechanical engineering apprenticeship

NVQ or equivalent

Tools

Cranage operations

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Fitter - Utilities & Wastewater

Location: Greater Manchester - Field-Based

Additional earnings: Regular overtime and working-away uplift

Hours: Permanent, days

Benefits: Shared company van, paid expenses, overtime and long-term progression

Take the Lead on Essential UK Infrastructure Projects

Are you an experienced Mechanical Fitter who can confidently take ownership of installation, maintenance and repair work on site?

A well-established engineering specialist is looking for a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join its field-based team. You will work primarily across wastewater treatment facilities, delivering mechanical engineering projects involving industrial plant, pumps, pipework and process equipment.

This is more than a standard fitting position. You will lead a two-person site team, manage jobs from arrival through to completion and work alongside highly experienced engineers. A clear succession plan also offers genuine scope to progress into a more senior position as the business develops.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading a two-person mechanical field team on customer sites.
• Installing, maintaining, repairing and refurbishing mechanical plant and process equipment.
• Working on pumps, pipework, screens and associated wastewater equipment.
• Taking responsibility for jobs from initial site assessment through to completion.
• Diagnosing mechanical faults and identifying practical, effective solutions.
• Completing installations and in-situ mechanical repairs safely and efficiently.
• Coordinating lifting and cranage activities where required.
• Working at height and within confined-space environments.
• Ensuring all work meets the required safety, quality and customer standards.
• Travelling to sites across the UK, predominantly within the utilities and wastewater sector.

What We're Looking For

You will be a practical and dependable Mechanical Fitter who is comfortable taking responsibility on site and supporting another member of the field team.

Ideally, you will have:

• At least 10 years' experience as a Mechanical Fitter, Field Service Engineer, Maintenance Fitter or similar.
• A strong hands-on mechanical engineering background.
• Experience installing, maintaining or repairing industrial plant and mechanical equipment.
• Confident fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working with lifting equipment and cranage operations.
• Experience working at height and in confined spaces.
• The flexibility to travel and work away when projects require it.
• A mechanical engineering apprenticeship, NVQ or equivalent qualification, although substantial practical experience will also be considered.

Previous wastewater, water treatment or utilities experience would be highly advantageous. Applications are also welcomed from experienced fitters working in heavy engineering, process manufacturing, industrial maintenance or related sectors.

What's on Offer?

• Pay of up to £36,504, depending on experience.
• Regular opportunities to increase earnings through overtime.
• Additional uplift for working away.
• Accommodation and relevant expenses covered when working away.
• Access to a shared company van for site travel.
• A permanent, secure position within an essential and resilient sector.
• The opportunity to lead jobs and take genuine responsibility on site.
• A clear route towards future senior-level progression.
• Varied engineering work across critical UK infrastructure projects.