Mechanical Fitter

First Achieve Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering solutions provider in Southampton is looking for a Mechanical Fitter to work at the Fawley Oil Refinery. The role involves maintaining, repairing, and installing rotating equipment, with a focus on quality and safety. Candidates should have experience with pumps and the ability to read engineering drawings. Benefits include competitive pay rates and a travel allowance. This position offers a chance to work within a dynamic team in a refinery environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Travel allowance for shifts

Overtime pay

Qualifications

• Experience with rotating equipment including pumps, gearboxes, and turbines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and overhaul rotating equipment.
• Install and commission pumps and associated equipment.
• Complete job reports and documentation.

Skills

Proven experience with rotating equipment

Ability to read engineering drawings

Strong problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Education

Valid CCNSG Safety Passport

Full UK Driving Licence

Valid Passport

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Mechanical Fitter (Rotating Equipment)

Fawley Oil Refinery, Hampshire

Monday-Friday | Day Shift | Permanent

NAECI Blue Book Rates - Grade 5

The Role

Working on‑site at Fawley, you'll be responsible for the maintenance, repair, overhaul, installation and commissioning of rotating equipment, supporting both corrective and preventative maintenance activities. You'll work closely with refinery engineers and the wider maintenance team to deliver high‑quality work safely, on time, and to exacting standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Removal, strip‑down, inspection, repair and rebuild of rotating equipment
• Installation and commissioning of pumps and associated equipment
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Measuring and recording dimensions, tolerances and clearances
• Completing job reports, strip‑down reports and rebuild documentation
• Ensuring all work is carried out in line with site HSEQ procedures and permit‑to‑work systems
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and site organisation
• Working both independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to carry out ad hoc duties as required
• Participation in overtime and shared call‑out arrangements when needed

Pay & Benefits

• NAECI Blue Book Rates - Grade 5 (2025 rates):
  • Basic Rate: £22.44 per hour
  • Overtime A: £31.42 per hour (Monday‑Friday & first 4 hours Saturday)
  • Overtime B: £40.39 per hour (Over 4 hours Saturday & all‑day Sunday)
• Travel Allowance: Paid for every shift travelled, calculated based on home address to Fawley Oil Refinery in line with NAECI Blue Book rates (Scale 1). Not applicable during sickness or annual leave.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience working with rotating equipment (pumps essential; gearboxes, turbines, motors and valves desirable)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working to strict safety and quality standards
• Good communication skills

Qualifications & Requirements

• Valid CCNSG Safety Passport
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Valid Passport
• Medically fit and willing to undergo drug & alcohol testing
• Basic IT skills (Microsoft packages; ERP systems desirable)

Work Environment

• Refinery‑based role
• Overtime may be required at short notice
• Shared 24‑hour call‑out responsibilities as required