Mechanical Fitter

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

Benefits offered by this job

Shared company van

Paid expenses

Overtime opportunities

Long-term progression

Accommodation when working away

Job summary

Pertemps Network Group in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to lead field-based installation, maintenance and repair work on wastewater facilities. You will head a two-person team, manage jobs from site survey to completion, and work with skilled engineers on industrial plant, pumps, pipework and process equipment.

This permanent, days-based role offers overtime and a earnings uplift for working away, with UK site travel across utilities and wastewater projects and a

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ experience as a Mechanical Fitter or similar.
• Strong hands-on mechanical engineering background.
• Experience with industrial plant, pumps, pipework or process equipment.
• Confident fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with lifting equipment and cranage operations.
• Willingness to travel and work away when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a two-person field mechanical team on customer sites.
• Install, maintain, repair and refurbish mechanical plant and equipment.
• Work on pumps, pipework and wastewater equipment.
• Manage jobs from site assessment to completion.
• Ensure safety, quality and customer standards are met.
• Coordinate lifting and cranage activities as needed.

Skills

Field-based work

Mechanical fitting

Fault finding

Lifting operations

Education

Mechanical apprenticeship

NVQ or equivalent

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.