Mechanical Fitter / Engineer

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter to work primarily in the water treatment sector. The role involves reactive maintenance and mechanical installations, with responsibilities including repairs, fault-finding, and ensuring the efficient operation of mechanical systems. Candidates should have a recognized Mechanical Engineering qualification and relevant experience. Competitive benefits and a 40-hour work week are offered.

Benefits

Company van

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension contributions

Competitive overtime rates

Qualifications

• Recognised Mechanical Engineering qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• CSCS or EUSR card required.
• Experience in water, utilities, or process industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical maintenance, repairs, and installations.
• Work on pumps, valves, pipework, gearboxes, and motors.
• Conduct strip-downs, overhauls, and rebuilds.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault-finding

Mechanical installations

Knowledge of pumps and valves

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CSCS or EUSR card

Confined Space ticket

Job description

The Role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Working arrangements

• 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!