Mechanical Fitter / Engineer

Gearing Recruitment Solutions Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter to work within the water and water treatment sector. The role involves mechanical maintenance, installation, and fault-finding. Ideal candidates should have a recognised mechanical engineering qualification and experience in the utilities sector. Competitive benefits include a company van, pension contributions, and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Company van & fuel card

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension contributions

Competitive overtime rates

Qualifications

• Mechanical Fitter with a recognised qualification is required.
• Experience in the water treatment industry is essential.
• Knowledge of safe working systems and maintenance procedures is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical maintenance and repairs at treatment sites.
• Conduct overhauls and rebuilds of mechanical components.
• Assist in alignment and testing of mechanical systems.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance procedures

Fault-finding

Installation of mechanical systems

Knowledge of pumps and valves

Confined space working

Education

Recognised Mechanical Engineering qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3)

Job description

Mechanical Fitter – Water / Water Treatment Industry

GRS are seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join our client, working primarily across the water and water treatment sector. This role is focused on reactive maintenance and mechanical installations, with additional involvement in fault‑finding, refurbishment, and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of all mechanical systems and equipment across various sites.

The Role

• Carry out mechanical maintenance, repairs, and installations across water treatment and utility sites.
• Work on pumps, valves, pipework, gearboxes, bearings, motors, and rotating equipment.
• Conduct strip‑downs, overhauls, and rebuilds of mechanical components.
• Assist with alignment, commissioning, and testing of mechanical systems.
• Participate in a 1 in 3 weekend on‑call rota.
• Flat on‑call allowance.
• If called out: 4 hours minimum at time and a half.
• 40‑hour standard working week.
• Overtime rates: time and a half (Mon–Sat midday), double time (Sat midday onwards & Sundays).
• Door‑to‑door travel paid.

What’s on Offer

• Company van & fuel card.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Company pension contributions.
• Competitive overtime structure and rates.

Requirements

• Recognised Mechanical Engineering qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• CSCS or EUSR card.
• Previous experience within the water, utilities, or process industry (e.g. clean water, wastewater, or pumping stations).
• Knowledge of mechanical maintenance procedures, isolation, and safe systems of work.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Confined Space and DOMS / Water Hygiene tickets (preferred).

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply online with your up‑to‑date CV. We look forward to hearing from you!

GRS (Gearing Recruitment Solutions) operates across sectors including water treatment, wastewater, AMP projects, and energy distribution. Relevant industries : clean water, sludge treatment, pumping stations, chemical dosing, sewage, food processing, breweries, pharmaceutical, process engineering, power networks, HV / LV installations, renewables, solar, wind farms, energy storage systems, oil and gas, and petrochemicals