Mechanical Fitters

Galliford Try Group; Uxbridge; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Discounts

Cycle to Work

Pension

Save as You Earn

Private medical

Professional association

Job summary

Galliford Try AVRS is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to join our team across Thames & Anglian Water regions. The role involves site-based mechanical installations, interpretation of drawings, and supporting apprentices.

Travel to multiple sites is required, with a focus on safety, quality, and long-term project delivery. The position offers permanent employment, opportunities for growth, and the chance to contribute to high-value water treatment projects within a leading contractor group.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret mechanical installation drawings.
• Valid CSCS/ECS/CCNSG card or equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and doing things right first time.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical installation works to high safety and workmanship standards.
• Interpret mechanical drawings and complete installations with minimal supervision.
• Promote AVRS’s safety culture and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coach and support Mechanical Improvers and Apprentices.
• Work as part of a growing team to deliver project outcomes.

Skills

Drawings interpretation

CSCS / ECS / CCNSG

Driving licence

Safety conscious

Team player

Education

Electrical qualifications

Job description

Mechanical Fitter - AVRS

Competitive hourly rates | Contracted hours: 42 per week (Monday–Friday) | Paid travel time in addition to contracted hours

We currently have two opportunities to join our team at AVRS within the Thames & Anglian Water region (travel across both regions required)

Both roles involve site-based work, travel, and contributing to high-quality projects across their respective regions.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Fitter to join AVRS, part of the Galliford Try group. Following several long-term framework awards, we are looking for ambitious individuals with a strong industrial background to support long-term projects within the Water Treatment Sector.

Our clients expect the highest standards, and we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional quality. At AVRS, we see our people as key stakeholders and aim to build a mutually rewarding future together.

Projects range from £5k to £10m, where we act as Principal Contractor and Principal Designer, as well as supporting Tier 1 contractor clients. This is a permanent position, offering stability and growth within a thriving team.

What you will be doing:

• Carrying out mechanical installation works to the highest safety and workmanship standards.
• Interpreting mechanical drawings and completing installations with minimal supervision.
• Promoting and contributing to AVRS’s strong safety culture.
• Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and industry regulations.
• Coaching and supporting Mechanical Improvers and Apprentices.
• Working as part of a growing, motivated team to deliver successful project outcomes.

About You:

Essential

• Strong ability to interpret mechanical installation drawings.
• Relevant electrical trade qualifications.
• Industrial installation experience.
• CSCS, ECS, or CCNSG card.
• Full UK driving licence.
• High attention to detail with strong technical ability.
• A commitment to safety, quality, and doing things right first time.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a wider team.
• Willingness to travel to various sites and stay away when required.
• Positive attitude, flexibility, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Desirable

• SSSTS (or equivalent).
• EUSR Water Hygiene.
• Water industry experience.
• PASMA / IPAF / Confined Space certification.
• Fitness-to-work medical.
• Emergency First Aid or First Aider qualification.

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £3.8 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us:

Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business please contact [e-mail]

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

A full job description for this role is available upon request.

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