Mechanical Fitters

UKSE Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

UKSE Group is seeking two Mechanical Fitters for a 2-month pump station refurbishment across West London. Start 02/11/2026, Monday to Friday, with a company van and fuel card provided. The role is physically demanding and involves cleaning, pipework removal, and installation.

You'll work with ductile iron and stainless steel pipework, using drills and grinders, often in confined spaces. Essential: CSCS, Thames Water Passport, Confined Space, and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• CSCS Card, Thames Water Passport and Medium Risk Confined Space certification are essential.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Experience with mechanical pipework/pump station works is required.
• Must be comfortable with physically demanding, dirty site work.
• Own hand and power tools and PPE are expected.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and preparing pump station areas.
• Cutting out and removing existing pipework and pumps.
• Installing and replacing pipework and pumps.
• Working with ductile iron flanged pipework and stainless steel.
• Using power tools including drills and grinders.
• Working safely within confined spaces.
• General mechanical installation and refurbishment duties.
• Working as part of a small team across multiple West London sites.

Skills

Physically fit

Team player

Education

CSCS Card

Thames Water Passport

Medium Risk Confined Space

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

Drills

Grinders

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

2x Mechanical Fitters – Pump Station Refurbishment.

Start Date: 02/11/2026.
Contract: 2 months, Monday to Friday.
Location: Various sites across West London.
Team: Working as part of a 3-person team.
Vehicle: Company van and fuel card provided.

Overtime: If over 10-hour days, time and a third.

Accommodation and travel not provided; must be within travelling distance of Reading, Guildford or Slough.

We are looking for experienced Mechanical Fitters to work on a 2-month pump station refurbishment project across various sites in West London.

The role involves pump station refurbishments and is physically demanding, dirty work. Duties will include cleaning out pump stations, cutting out existing pipework, removing pumps and guide rails, and installing new ones.

Duties:

• Cleaning and preparing pump station areas.
• Cutting out and removing existing pipework and pumps.
• Installing and replacing pipework and pumps
• Working with ductile iron flanged pipework and some stainless-steel pipework.
• Using power tools including drills and grinders.
• Working safely within confined spaces.
• General mechanical installation and refurbishment duties.
• Working as part of a small team across multiple West London sites.

Requirements:

• CSCS Card – essential.
• Thames Water Passport – essential; training can be provided.
• Medium Risk Confined Space certification – essential; training can be provided.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Must be comfortable with physically demanding, dirty site work.
• Previous experience with mechanical pipework/pump station works.

• Experience working with ductile iron flanged pipework and/or stainless steel.
• Own hand and power tools, including drills and grinders.
• Full orange high-visibility PPE.
• 5-point PPE.