Mechanical Fitter (Fabricated Products)

Carrington West; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist provider of fabricated products is seeking a Mechanical Fitter based in Long Eaton to work on critical water infrastructure. You will perform mechanical installations, ensuring high-quality standards while complying with safety regulations. Ideal candidates have a minimum of two years in utilities or M&E engineering and relevant welding qualifications. This role offers competitive compensation and exposure to varied sites across the Midlands.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing training and development

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in a similar role.
• Proven experience in steelwork assembly and welding.
• Specific experience installing scraper bridges is a distinct advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site mechanical installations of fabricated products.
• Install, test, and commission systems while maintaining HSQE compliance.
• Collaborate with colleagues, customers, suppliers, and contractors.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Steelwork assembly

Welding

Communication skills

Education

Relevant training or qualifications in welding or related disciplines

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Mechanical Fitter (Fabricated Products)

Location: Long Eaton

Salary: Up to GBP45,000 p/a plus package

Looking to put your mechanical fitting skills to work on vital water infrastructure while building a career?

Join a specialist provider of fabricated products for water and wastewater treatment. As a Mechanical Fitter in Leicester, you will assemble, install, test, and commission equipment such as settlement tank scraper bridges, gravity thickeners, aerators, and access steelwork. This is a site based role with regular travel to treatment sites across the Midlands and the East of England where you will deliver safe, high quality installations that keep essential services running. Salary up to GBP45,000 per annum.

Why Join This Team

• Meaningful work in the water industry improving critical public infrastructure
• Competitive salary with travel to varied sites and the chance to broaden your skills
• Supportive, small team culture with direct access to decision makers
• Ongoing training and development with clear progression to lead roles

Key Responsibilities

• Perform on site mechanical installations of scraper bridges and other fabricated products for water and wastewater treatment plants
• Install, test, and commission systems to British, ISO, and client standards while maintaining HSQE compliance
• Carry out repairs, upgrades, and refurbishments on existing systems applying right first time principles
• Work with mild and stainless steel including cutting, grinding, welding, and fixing plus stainless, ductile, and mild steel pipework
• Collaborate with colleagues, customers, suppliers, and contractors and complete clear daily reports
• Follow Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and Safe Systems of Work Plans and identify improvements to processes and safety

What They're Looking For

• At least two years of experience in a similar role within utilities or M&E engineering
• Proven experience in steelwork assembly, welding, structural steel installation, and site mechanical works
• Relevant training or qualifications in welding, steel fixing, or related disciplines with electrical awareness beneficial
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
• Water industry experience preferred and specific experience installing scraper bridges is a distinct advantage
• Willingness to travel regularly across the UK with a full driving licence

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If no response is received, the application has not been successful at this stage.

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