Mechanical Fitter

Pertemps Bond; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Van (Shared)

Overtime

Expenses Covered When Working Away

Long-Term Progression

Job summary

Pertemps Bond is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join a field-based team in the Bolton/Bromley Cross area. You will lead a two-person crew, install, maintain and repair wastewater treatment facilities, and own jobs from start to finish with senior engineers.

The role spans multiple sites across the UK utilities sector. The position requires a robust hands-on mechanical background, 10+ years’ experience, and the ability to travel/stay away as needed.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience as a Mechanical Fitter or similar.
• Strong mechanical hands-on background.
• Confident fault-finding and problem-solving ability in the field.
• Experience with lifting & cranage operations; working at height; confined spaces.
• Comfortable working in wastewater/utilities environments.
• Engineering qualification (apprenticeship/NVQ/equivalent) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 2-person field team as the Mechanical Fitter on-site.
• Carry out installation, maintenance and repair work on wastewater treatment facilities.
• Take ownership of jobs from start to completion, ensuring high standards and efficiency.
• Work closely with an experienced engineer.
• Operate across multiple sites, with a strong focus on utilities/wastewater.
• Occasional working away (3–4 days per week, longer stints during peak periods).

Skills

Hands-on mechanical

Fault-finding

Leadership (field team)

Education

Engineering qualification (apprenticeship / NVQ / equivalent)

Tools

Lifting & cranage

Working at height

Confined spaces

Job description

• Job Title: Mechanical Fitter
• Location: Bolton, Bromley Cross
• Salary: Up to £18.00 per hour + Overtime + Working Away Uplift
• Shift: Days (Field-Based)
• Benefits: Company Van (Shared), Overtime, Expenses Covered When Working Away, Long-Term Progression

The Opportunity

A well-established and growing engineering business operating within the utilities sector is looking to strengthen its field team with the addition of an experienced Mechanical Fitter.

This is a key hire with a clear succession plan in place, offering the opportunity to step into a senior, hands‑on position and play a pivotal role in delivering critical work across UK infrastructure projects.

The Role

• Lead a 2-person field team as the Mechanical Fitter on-site
• Carry out installation, maintenance and repair work on wastewater treatment facilities
• Take ownership of jobs from start to completion, ensuring high standards and efficiency
• Work closely with an experienced engineer
• Operate across multiple sites, with a strong focus on the utilities / wastewater sector
• Occasional working away (typically 3–4 days per week at times, with some longer stints during peak periods)

Requirements

• 10+ years’ experience as a Mechanical Fitter or similar
• Strong mechanical “hands‑on” background
• Confident fault-finding and problem‑solving ability in the field
• Experience with:
  • Lifting & cranage operations
  • Working at height
  • Confined spaces
• Comfortable working in wastewater / utilities environments (majority of work)
• Engineering qualification (apprenticeship / NVQ / equivalent) desirable

Why Apply?

• Step into a lead engineer position with real responsibility
• Join a stable, long-standing engineering team
• Clear pathway into future progression as the business evolves
• Consistent workload within a recession-resilient sector