Mechanical Fitter - Onsite & Field - Hybrid

Nine Twenty; Dumbarton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organization is seeking a Mechanical Fitter/Assembler in Dumbarton for a hybrid role involving 70% workshop and 30% field service work. Responsibilities include assembling and maintaining sootblowers and boiler cleaning equipment essential for industrial operations. This permanent position offers ongoing training and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Dynamic role across workshop and field

Supportive, safety-first team culture

Qualifications

• Recognised mechanical apprenticeship or equivalent technical qualification.
• Strong understanding of mechanical fitting practices in workshop and field.
• Valid UK driving licence and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Assembling gearboxes and mechanical sub-assemblies.
• Performing final testing and quality assurance.
• Attending field sites for maintenance and commissioning.

Skills

Mechanical fitting practices

Interpreting engineering drawings

Problem-solving mindset

Excellent communication

Education

Recognised mechanical apprenticeship

Equivalent technical qualification

Job description

Mechanical Fitter/Assembler - Onsite & Field - Hybrid
Dumbarton + Field Locations | Permanent | Mechanical Engineering
Permanent

Dayshift 37 hours per week

Nine Twenty Engineering & Manufacturing are proudly supporting a leading engineering organisation in the search for a Mechanical Fitter/Assembler & Field Service Technician to join their team in Dumbarton, with regular travel to a range of field sites including power stations, refineries, and energy-from-waste plants.

This is a hybrid, hands-on role with around 70% workshop assembly and 30% field service work, where you'll be building, maintaining, and commissioning sootblowers and boiler cleaning equipment that are essential to critical industrial operations across the UK (and sometimes internationally!).

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Assembling gearboxes, mechanical sub-assemblies & sootblowers

• Performing final testing, inspection, and quality assurance

• Attending field sites for equipment maintenance, overhauls & commissioning

• Carrying out inspections and surveys of mechanical systems

• Interpreting engineering drawings and following recognised build procedures

• Ensuring high HSE standards, using safe systems of work including lock-out-tag-out

• Supporting various internal and external projects with a problem-solving mindset

• Communicating with client site teams and supporting strong working relationships

What We’re Looking For:

• Recognised mechanical apprenticeship or equivalent technical qualification

• Strong understanding of mechanical fitting practices in a workshop and/or field environment

• Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings

• Previous experience in manufacturing, assembly, or industrial maintenance

• Flexible and able to travel across the UK and occasionally internationally

• Strong commitment to HSE, with a proactive, practical approach to safety

• Excellent communicator with the ability to work independently and within teams

Experience required:

• Full UK driving licence (essential)

• Valid UK passport (for occasional international work)

• Safety passport (training will be provided)

What’s On Offer:

• Permanent opportunity within a reputable business

• Varied and dynamic hybrid role across workshop and field sites

• Ongoing training and development

• Opportunity to work on large-scale industrial equipment and high-profile energy sites

• Supportive, safety-first team culture

Contact:

Caroline Strachan

[e-mail]

07825 450 978