Mechanical Fitter

Pertemps Network Group; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Company van

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

A specialized mechanical services provider is seeking a Site Fitter for water and mechanical maintenance, based between Wolverhampton and Stourbridge. The ideal candidate will possess proven mechanical fitting experience, strong practical skills, and the ability to lead on-site activities while being part of a dedicated team. The role offers a competitive salary, a 39-hour work week with overtime opportunities, and ongoing training. Additional perks include a company pension scheme and shared company van.

Qualifications

• Proven mechanical fitting experience with strong practical skills.
• Previous site-based experience, ideally in the water industry.
• Ability to lead on-site activities while effectively working within a team.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Confined space and working at height certifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical installation, maintenance, and replacement works.
• Travel between sites and work on pumps and pipework.
• Isolate and remove equipment for workshop overhaul when required.
• Complete basic job documentation and reporting electronically.
• Represent the business professionally on customer sites.
• Complete basic job documentation and report electronically.

Skills

Mechanical fitting experience

Practical skills

Teamwork

Basic IT skills

IT skills

Job description

Job Title: Site Fitter – Water & Mechanical Maintenance

Location: Between sites Wolverhampton and Stourbridge

We are currently recruiting for a Site Fitter to join a small, specialist team delivering mechanical installation and maintenance services across water treatment sites. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mechanical fitter to step into a lead role, taking ownership of site activities and working closely with a dedicated co‑fitter.

The Role

You will be responsible for carrying out mechanical installation, maintenance and replacement works on customer sites, including:

• Travelling between sites and working on pumps, pipework, rotating machinery and associated mechanical equipment
• Removing and replacing worn or defective equipment, including refurbished assets
• Isolating and removing equipment for workshop overhaul when required
• Working safely in line with site health & safety procedures, including confined spaces and working at height where applicable
• Acting as a professional representative of the business on customer sites
• Completing basic job documentation and reporting electronically

Candidate Requirements

• Proven mechanical fitting experience with strong practical skills
• Previous site-based experience (water industry experience advantageous)
• Ability to lead on-site activities while working effectively as part of a small team
• Full UK driving licence
• Basic IT skills for job recording and reporting
• Confined space and working at height certifications desirable (training available if not held)

Package

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• 39‑hour working week with overtime opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Company van (shared within the team)
• Ongoing training and development

This role would suit a reliable, hands‑on mechanical professional looking to progress into a lead position within a stable and supportive business.