Mechanical Fitter

Colloide; Walsall; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Care Scheme

Company van for travel

Length of service awards

Company Uniform

Job summary

Colloide in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter based in Walsall to install and assemble high-quality equipment. You will read engineering drawings, fit mechanical systems, and ensure safe operation on water treatment site projects across the UK.

The role requires travel to customer sites, flexibility to work overtime, and commitment to ongoing training. A CSCS card and full UK driving licence are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical fitting or machine assembly within manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience assembling mechanical equipment and sub-assemblies.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and machinery safely.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites and work away from home when required.

Responsibilities

• Install and assemble mechanical equipment and systems on site to a high standard.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings to guide assembly.
• Travel to customer sites across the UK to support installation and servicing of equipment.
• Operate safely within water treatment environments and maintain quality workmanship.
• Collaborate with engineers and contractors to ensure timely project delivery.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Reading drawings

Measuring equipment

Fault diagnosis

Production planning

Quality records

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Mechanical Engineering

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

MEWP certification

First Aid at Work

PASMA

GCSE English & Maths

Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Machinery safety

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Mechanical Fitter to join our team based in Walsall. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled individual with a strong background in mechanical fitting to work on the installation of high-quality equipment. The successful candidate will be confident reading engineering drawings, assembling mechanical systems to a high standard, and work safely in water treatment environments. The role offers the opportunity to travel to customer sites across the UK, supporting the installation and servicing of equipment. If you take pride in delivering quality workmanship, enjoy problem-solving, and are looking to join a company that values professionalism, teamwork, and continuous development, we'd love to hear from you.

Essential Experience

• Previous experience in a mechanical fitting or machine assembly role
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Experience assembling mechanical equipment and sub-assemblies
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and machinery safely
• Experience working within manufacturing or engineering production environments
• Experience working to quality standards and production deadlines

Essential Requirements

• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel to customer sites
• Work away from home when required
• Flexibility to work overtime to meet operational requirements
• Commitment to ongoing training and professional development
• A valid CSCS card
• Live within a 20 mile radius of Walsall (for travelling to sites)

Desirable Experience

• Installation and commissioning of industrial equipment
• Plastic and steel fabrication
• Solvent welding
• Working within ISO 9001 or other quality management systems
• Customer site installation and service work
• Experience within water treatment, environmental, manufacturing, or process engineering industries
• EUSR card

Desirable Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Maintenance, or a related discipline
• MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platform) certification
• Manual Handling training
• First Aid at Work qualification
• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
• Recognised engineering apprenticeship or relevant mechanical engineering qualification (or equivalent industry experience)
• PASMA

Knowledge

• Mechanical assembly techniques
• Engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Safe use of workshop equipment and machinery
• Health & Safety legislation and safe working practices
• Quality assurance principles
• Safe manual handling techniques
• Site housekeeping and asset care

Skills

• Assemble mechanical equipment accurately and efficiently
• Read and interpret engineering drawings with confidence
• Use measuring equipment and workshop tools competently
• Identify faults and resolve practical engineering issues
• Plan and organise work to achieve production deadlines
• Maintain accurate production and quality records
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, engineers, customers, and contractors
• Work independently while also contributing effectively within a team

Personal Attributes

• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong commitment to quality and workmanship
• Reliability and dependability
• Professionalism and integrity
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Flexibility to adapt to changing business requirements
• Strong work ethic and commitment to achieving deadlines
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Good problem-solving ability
• Respect for colleagues and customers
• Commitment to maintaining a safe working environment

Physical Requirements

• Undertake manual handling activities safely
• Stand for extended periods
• Lift and move equipment in accordance with manual handling procedures
• Work on water treatment site environments
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required

We do not offer sponsorship Visa's.

Benefits

• Private Health Care Scheme
• Company van for travel
• Length of service awards
• Company Uniform