Mechanical Fitter – Water/Wastewater (Permanent, Field Role)

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Christmas shutdown

Door-to-door travel paid

NHS+ benefits

Career prospects

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter for a specialist engineering contractor in the water and wastewater sector. Salary ranges from £39,000 to £49,500 per year, with a full-time, permanent position at client sites across the South East.

The role involves installing, testing and maintaining mechanical equipment, pump and valve work, and reading mechanical drawings while following RAMS and health and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience as Mechanical Fitter in water and wastewater environments.
• Experience working on wastewater treatment sites.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Good understanding of RAMS and health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Install, assemble, test and maintain mechanical equipment.
• Pump replacements and pipework installations.
• Valve fault-finding and mechanical alignments.
• Carry out planned preventive maintenance on pumping systems.
• Test and inspect equipment to identify faults.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and shutdowns.
• Collaborate with electricians on site projects.
• Complete RAMS and site safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical Fitting

Reading drawings

Maintenance & repairs

RAMS & H&S

Team collaboration with electricians

Tools

CSCS card

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter for a specialist engineering contractor in the water and wastewater sector. Salary ranges from £39,000 to £49,500 per year, with a full-time, permanent position at client sites across the South East.

The role involves installing, testing and maintaining mechanical equipment, pump and valve work, and reading mechanical drawings while following RAMS and health and safety procedures.