Mechanical Fitter - Infrastructure Installations & Maintenance

Futures; Baildon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Futures is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to support installation, maintenance, refurbishment and repair of mechanical equipment within electrical infrastructure projects.

You will work on critical infrastructure, reading drawings, aligning equipment, and ensuring safety and quality on live sites. The role requires relevant apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 and a valid UK driving licence, with CSCS/ECS cards advised.

Qualifications

• Recognised Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent).
• Experience in electrical infrastructure, substations or heavy engineering environments.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out installation, assembly, maintenance and overhaul of mechanical equipment for electrical infrastructure.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and installation procedures.
• Perform mechanical fitting, alignment, levelling and torqueing of equipment.
• Install and maintain pipework, cooling systems, steelwork, cable support systems, and related equipment.
• Do fault finding and diagnose mechanical issues to minimise downtime.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers and site teams to ensure project delivery.
• Complete inspection reports and quality records accurately.
• Adhere to health, safety, environmental and quality standards on live sites.

Skills

Driving licence

Reading drawings

Mechanical fitting

Education

Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Fitting

Tools

CSCS/ECS card

Job description

Futures is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to support installation, maintenance, refurbishment and repair of mechanical equipment within electrical infrastructure projects.

You will work on critical infrastructure, reading drawings, aligning equipment, and ensuring safety and quality on live sites. The role requires relevant apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 and a valid UK driving licence, with CSCS/ECS cards advised.