Mechanical Fitter

OA; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

OA is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to join a leading team in Hitchin. The role involves mechanical assembly for industrial water treatment systems and managing a team of fitters. Ideal candidates will possess significant mechanical fitting experience and be comfortable in a dynamic workshop environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Performance bonus scheme

In house training programme

Clear progression pathway

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical fitting, ideally within industrial machinery or water treatment.
• Ability to lead a small team of fitters effectively.
• Comfortable working in a busy workshop environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and install components on industrial water treatment systems.
• Lead a team of mechanical fitters for installing pumps and valves.
• Ensure high-quality and safe assembly processes are followed.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Team leadership

Precision

Safety awareness

Workshop environment adaptability

Tools

ABS/PVC-U assemblies

Job description

E: [e-mail]
T: 07889 601907

OA are recruiting for a Mechanical Fitter to join our clients growing team. With over 40 years of expertise, they serve a wide range of industries, delivering reliable, high-quality, and custom-engineered systems tailored to specific client needs. Trusted by professionals across multiple sectors

Location: Hitchin, Hertfordshire

Hours: 40 per week, 7am – 3pm Monday to Friday

Mechanical Fitter Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Performance bonus scheme
• In house training programme
• Clear progression pathway

Mechanical Fitter Key Responsibilities

• This person will be responsible for mechanical assembly and installation of components on industrial water treatment systems.
• This role also includes leading a 3-man team of mechanical fitters, to fit and align pumps, valves, brackets, gauges, and other mechanical elements on large industrial machinery.
• The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical fitting skills, a high level of precision, and a proactive approach to quality and safety.

Mechanical Fitter Skills and Experience

• Mechanical fitting experience, preferably with industrial machinery or water treatment systems
• Familiarity with ABS/PVC-U assemblies an advantage
• Ability to lead a small team of fitters to meet deadlines efficiently
• Comfortable in a dynamic and busy workshop environment

If the role is of interest and your skills align, please apply online with your CV.

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by OA Group, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others and we will contact you within 3 working days.