Mechanical Fitter

Owen Daniels; Hardwicke; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Daniels is seeking a Mechanical Fitter in Gloucester to assemble, install, test and inspect pump and pressurisation equipment. The role requires reading drawings, fault-finding, and ensuring quality according to standards.

The position offers an excellent salary depending on experience, with a Monday-Thursday 7:30 am–4:30 pm + Friday half-day schedule, and a focus on safety and efficient production processes.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Mechanical Fitter, Assembly Technician, Pump Engineer, or Manufacturing role.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Experience with pumps, motors, pipework, valves, or fluid handling equipment.
• Strong mechanical assembly and fault-finding skills.
• Competent in using hand and power tools.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Mechanical Engineering qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds, Apprenticeship) advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assemble pump sets, booster sets, pressure vessels, valves, and associated pipework.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and assembly instructions.
• Carry out mechanical fitting, installation, and testing of water pumping systems.
• Perform fault-finding and diagnose assembly or performance issues.
• Conduct quality inspections and pressure testing on completed units.
• Use hand tools, power tools, measuring equipment, and workshop machinery safely.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with company quality standards and production schedules.
• Complete build documentation and testing records accurately
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment
• Support continuous improvement activities within the workshop.

Skills

Read drawings

Pumps

Pipework

Valves

Mechanical assembly

Fault-finding

Hand & power tools

Health & safety

Teamwork

Education

Mechanical Engineering qualification (NVQ/City & Guilds/Apprenticeship)

Tools

Measuring equipment

Workshop machinery

Job description

Are you a Mechanical Fitter looking for a new opportunity? The client is a manufacturer of sectors we serve via our Commercial, Domestic, Residential, and Service divisions.

Mechanical Fitter

Permanent

Excellent salary depending on experience

7:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday to Thursday, 7:30 am - 12:30 pm Friday

Gloucester

The Mechanical Fitter is responsible for assembling, installing, testing, and inspecting pump and pressurisation equipment to ensure products meet quality and performance standards.

Job Description

• Assemble pump sets, booster sets, pressure vessels, valves, and associated pipework.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and assembly instructions.
• Carry out mechanical fitting, installation, and testing of water pumping systems.
• Perform fault-finding and diagnose assembly or performance issues.
• Conduct quality inspections and pressure testing on completed units.
• Use hand tools, power tools, measuring equipment, and workshop machinery safely.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with company quality standards and production schedules.
• Complete build documentation and testing records accurately
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment
• Support continuous improvement activities within the workshop.

Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Mechanical Fitter, Assembly Technician, Pump Engineer, or Manufacturing role.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Experience with pumps, motors, pipework, valves, or fluid handling equipment.
• Strong mechanical assembly and fault-finding skills.
• Competent in using hand and power tools.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Mechanical Engineering qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds, Apprenticeship) advantageous. .