Mechanical Fitter (Water)

OCU Group; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility engineering contractor in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to install, maintain, and repair mechanical systems within water and wastewater infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in mechanical fitting, strong communication abilities, and a qualification in the mechanical field. This role involves working on construction sites and treatment plants, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and collaborating with other team members. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in mechanical fitting, preferably within the water or utilities sector.
• Experience with pumps, pipework, and gearboxes.
• Knowledge or training in water hygiene. Confined space training.

Responsibilities

• Install and assemble pipes, valves, pumps, and mechanical equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical equipment and fluid power systems.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Mechanical fitting experience

Tool usage proficiency

Strong communication skills

Teamwork abilities

Physical fitness

Education

Qualification in Mechanical field

CSCS or equivalent safety card

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Fitter A Water Industry Mechanical Fitter is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing mechanical systems within water and wastewater infrastructure. This includes working on pipes, pumps, valves, and associated equipment in line with technical drawings, specifications, and strict safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Installation & Fabrication: Install and assemble pipes, valves, pumps, and other mechanical equipment for water and wastewater systems, potentially fabricating components as needed.
• Fault Finding: Diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical equipment and fluid power systems using specialised tools and diagnostic techniques to identify and resolve issues.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all work complies with company and industry health and safety regulations, particularly in potentially hazardous environments like confined spaces.
• Teamwork: Collaborate with engineers and project managers to meet specifications and work as part of a mechanical and electrical team.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience in mechanical fitting, preferably within the water or utilities sector, with skills in pumps, pipework, and gearboxes.
• Tool Usage: Competence in using a range of hand and power tools for assembly and maintenance tasks.
• Mechanical Knowledge: Experience with various mechanical systems, including pumps, pipework, and fluid power equipment.
• Safety & Certifications: Qualification in Mechanical field. CSCS or equivalent safety card. Knowledge or training in water hygiene. Confined space training.

Soft Skills & Typical Work Environments

• Soft Skills: Strong communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively, and a good level of physical fitness.
• Typical Work Environments: Construction Sites (new installations and upgrades of water supply and wastewater pipelines); Treatment Plants & Facilities (maintenance and repairs on equipment within water and wastewater treatment facilities); Hazardous Locations (operating in confined spaces, at height, or other challenging environments).

Company Information

OCU leads the way in end-to-end infrastructure engineering in the utilities, digital, and energy markets, specialising in safely and efficiently delivering complex client requirements. Our breadth of capabilities and depth of operational capacity, paired with our cutting-edge technology, ensure that we are not just part of the market; we are leading it. Working directly with many of the country\'s leading power, energy transition, water, telecoms and digital clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team. Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions. Working directly with many of the country\'s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team. We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment. We believe that being successful is a choice. We choose to be successful. We are OCU, \'One Company United\'.