Mechanical Fitter - Net Zero Teesside

Balfour Beatty plc; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is recruiting experienced Mechanical Fitters for the Net Zero Teesside Power project on Teesside, UK. This site-based role requires hands-on installation, testing and commissioning of large-scale mechanical plant in a major energy and industrial environment.

You will work to exacting engineering drawings, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, and uphold safety, quality and right-first-time delivery on a landmark energy infrastructure programme.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter in a major construction or industrial environment.
• Skilled in installing and commissioning mechanical plant and equipment.
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings and specifications.
• Commitment to safe mechanical working practices.
• Attention to quality and right-first-time delivery.
• Ability to collaborate with other trades and site teams.

Responsibilities

• Install and assemble mechanical plant and equipment on site.
• Work with pumps, valves, rotating and static equipment.
• Align and bolt flange connections and assemblies.
• Support commissioning activities and handover.
• Follow project procedures and safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Pumps & valves

Rotating equipment

Static equipment

Engineering drawings

Safety culture

Quality workmanship

Job description

The Opportunity

Bring your mechanical skills to one of the UK's most significant new energy projects

Balfour Beatty is building the skilled workforce that will help deliver Net Zero Teesside Power, and we're looking to hear from experienced Mechanical Fitters interested in joining us on this landmark project.

Net Zero Teesside Power is a major part of the UK's transition towards a lower-carbon energy future, bringing together power generation and carbon capture technology on a major scale, creating an exciting new chapter for energy and engineering on Teesside.

For experienced Mechanical Fitters, this is an opportunity to bring your skills to a major engineering and construction programme and play a hands‑on role in delivering new UK energy infrastructure.

This is a site based role in Teesside.

About The Role

We're looking to connect with experienced Mechanical Fitters as we prepare our workforce for the next stages of the project.

We're particularly interested in hearing from people who have developed their skills within large-scale mechanical, power, energy, process or industrial environments, working safely and effectively with complex mechanical plant and equipment.

Your Experience Might Include

• Installation and assembly of mechanical plant and equipment
• Pumps, valves and associated equipment
• Rotating and static equipment
• Mechanical equipment installation and alignment
• Flanged connections and bolted assemblies
• Equipment removal, replacement and installation
• Power generation
• Petrochemical and process environments
• Oil & gas
• Major industrial construction projects
• Testing, completion and commissioning environments

Who we're looking for

You’ll be an experienced Mechanical Fitter who takes pride in your trade and understands the standards required when working on a major engineering and construction project.

We're Keen To Hear From People Who Can Demonstrate

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter within a major construction or industrial environment
• Practical experience installing and working with mechanical plant and equipment
• The ability to work accurately to engineering drawings, specifications and instructions
• A strong understanding of safe mechanical working practices
• A commitment to quality and right-first-time delivery
• The ability to work effectively alongside other trades, supervisors and construction teams
• A professional approach and pride in delivering high-quality work

Experience gained within power, energy, petrochemical, oil & gas, process engineering or other major industrial environments would be particularly relevant.

Why work for us

Why Net Zero Teesside?

This is an opportunity to be part of something significant.

Net Zero Teesside represents a major investment in the future of energy and industrial capability on Teesside, bringing together engineering, construction and skilled trades on a substantial programme.

For Mechanical Fitters, it's an opportunity to take the practical skills you've developed throughout your career and apply them to one of the UK's most significant emerging energy infrastructure projects.

You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary workforce where safety, quality, teamwork and skilled workmanship will be fundamental to successful delivery.