Mechanical Fitter

Owen Daniels; Tewkesbury2; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Daniels in Gloucester is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to join our manufacturing team. You will assemble, install, test, and inspect pump and pressurisation equipment to ensure quality and performance.

The role is permanent with an excellent salary depending on experience. Working hours are 7:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Thursday and 7:30 am to 12:30 pm Friday.

Qualifications

• Previous Mechanical Fitter or related manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with pumps, motors, pipework, valves or fluid handling.
• Strong assembly and fault-finding skills.
• Competent with hand and power tools.
• Health and safety awareness.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• NVQ/City & Guilds/Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering is 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

Reading engineering drawings

Fault finding

Mechanical assembly

Hand & power tools

Health & safety awareness

Teamwork

Independent working

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds/Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring equipment

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.

Mechanical Fitter

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.

Mechanical Fitter

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. .