Mehcanical Fitter

Futurebuild Recruitment; Norwich; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£25/hour

40-hour week

Overtime opportunities

Long-term project

Water infrastructure projects

Supportive site team

Job summary

Futurebuild Recruitment is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter for hands-on work on water treatment sites. You will install, maintain and modify mechanical equipment, pumps, valves and pipework across projects.

The role requires reading drawings, fault finding and completing site documentation. A strong commitment to safety and working as part of a multidisciplinary team is essential. The position offers a stable long-term assignment with overtime opportunities and a supportive site team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter.
• Experience in water treatment, wastewater or utilities sector.
• Able to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Strong fitting and fault-finding skills.
• Experience with installation, maintenance and commissioning.
• Good understanding of site health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair mechanical equipment across water treatment sites.
• Install and modify mechanical pipework, pumps and valves.
• Assemble and fit process plant components.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and troubleshoot issues.
• Work from drawings, specifications and site instructions.
• Support testing and commissioning activities.
• Complete site documentation and report defects.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Pumps & valves

Reading drawings

Fault finding

Maintenance & installation

Site safety

Tools

Pumps

Valves

Pipework

Process equipment

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Fitter with a background in water treatment and wastewater projects.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, maintenance and modification of mechanical equipment across water treatment sites. This is a hands‑on position suited to a Mechanical Fitter who is comfortable working around pumps, valves, pipework and process equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment across water treatment sites.
• Installation and modification of mechanical pipework, pumps, valves and associated equipment.
• Mechanical assembly and fitting of process plant.
• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance.
• Fault finding and diagnosing mechanical issues.
• Working from engineering drawings, specifications and site instructions.
• Supporting testing and commissioning activities.
• Carrying out mechanical upgrades and refurbishment works.
• Working alongside Mechanical Engineers, Electricians, Site Managers and other trades.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and to the required quality standards.
• Completing relevant site documentation and reporting any issues or defects.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.

Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter.
• Previous experience working within the water treatment, wastewater or utilities sector.
• Experience working with pumps, valves, pipework and mechanical process equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Strong mechanical fitting and fault-finding skills.
• Experience with installation, maintenance and commissioning of mechanical equipment.
• Good understanding of site health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider site team.

Rate & Benefits

• £25 per hour
• 40-hour working week
• Overtime opportunities available
• Long-term project work
• Opportunity to work on major water infrastructure projects
• Supportive site team and professional working environment