Mechanical Fitter

IWS Mechanical & Electrical; Walsall; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-Friendly Leave

Pension Scheme

Health & Wellbeing: EAP & 24/7 Virtual

Cycle to Work Scheme

Career development opportunities

Inclusive workplace networks

Annual salary review

Job summary

IWS M&E in Walsall, England, seeks a Mechanical Fitter to install, service and repair mechanical equipment across varied environments. You will support projects spanning plant and infrastructure maintenance, ensuring equipment reliability and safety compliance.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent, CSCS or similar site safety certification, and a driving licence. Travel to multiple sites may be required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering.
• Valid CSCS card or equivalent site safety certification preferred.
• Ability to read and translate schematic/technical drawings.
• Experience in the utility sector is advantageous.
• A full driving licence and willingness to travel/stay away as required.

Responsibilities

• Install, assemble, maintain and repair mechanical equipment and systems.
• Support environmental and energy management, plant and infrastructure maintenance, and emergency response projects.
• Read drawings and specifications to ensure accurate installation.
• Contribute to planned shutdowns and project delivery across multiple sites.
• Adhere to health, safety, environmental and quality standards; promote safe working practices.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Maintenance experience

Reading schematics

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CSCS Card

Job description

Salary: Up to £38,760 and benefits

Location: Walsall, England, United Kingdom

Contract: Full-Time | Permanent | 40 hours per week

About Us

IWS M&E mitigates and manages risk from mechanical and electrical failures for a wide range of customers in the public and private sectors throughout the UK.

An established Principle Contractor and Designer within the MEICA Process sector, IWS M&E’s specialisms include pump diagnostics and refurbishment, turn-key project management, chemical dosing and control, and plant and infrastructure maintenance with emergency response.

The Role

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Mechanical Fitter to join our team of Mechanical Supervisors and Assistants. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of challenging projects for some of our largest customers, contributing to the delivery of high-quality mechanical maintenance and engineering solutions.

In this role, you will be responsible for the installation, assembly, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment and systems across a range of environments. You will support projects spanning environmental and energy management, plant and infrastructure maintenance, and emergency response operations, ensuring equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and adherence to safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical installation of pumps, pipework, valves and associated equipment.
• Perform both preventative and reactive maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
• Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and site documentation to support accurate installation and maintenance activities.
• Support planned shutdowns, maintenance outages, and project delivery programmes across multiple sites.
• Adhere to all health, safety, environmental, and quality standards while promoting a safe working culture.
• Collaborate effectively with supervisors, engineers, and site teams to deliver work safely, efficiently, and within project timescales.

What You'll Need

• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or recognised apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering.
• Valid CSCS Card or other recognised site safety certification preferred
• Have the ability to read and translate schematic and technical drawings.
• Experience of working in the utility sector would be an advantage.
• Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter within industrial, manufacturing, construction, or engineering environments.
• A full driving licence and there will be an element of working away with the role as and when required.

What You'll Get

• Family-Friendly Leave: Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid Carer's Days
• Financial & Life Assurance: Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options
• Health & Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you and your dependents
• Lifestyle & Perks: Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts, cashback, and vouchers
• Professional Development: Hands-on training and ongoing career development opportunities
• Inclusion & Belonging: Active People Networks - Disability & Neurodiversity, Unity+, Women's Network, Parent & Carer Networking Group and more
• Performance & Recognition: Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards.

At South Staffordshire Limited, inclusion matters.

We have a wide range of employee networks which are employee-led communities that bring our people together, support different perspectives and create a strong sense of belonging.

Our people are encouraged to get involved as members or allies.

We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including all genders, ethnicity, sexual orientations, and physical and neurodiverse abilities.

We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and encourage you to let us know how we can best support you throughout the recruitment process.