Pump Fitter

Venatu Consulting Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a hands-on Pump Fitter to join a busy workshop in Leeds. You'll overhaul and restore pumps, motors, and gearboxes, while receiving training to broaden your skills across operations. Ideal candidates will have experience with rotating equipment and a strong mechanical aptitude. This role offers stability, overtime opportunities, and a range of benefits including holiday, pension, and death-in-service benefits.

Benefits

Training and development

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Death-in-service benefit

Qualifications

• Previous hands-on experience working with pumps or other rotating equipment.
• Confidence with strip-downs and re-builds.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical issues.

Responsibilities

• Overhauling and restoring pumps, motors, fans, gearboxes.
• Identifying faults and carrying out repairs.
• Building gearboxes to match customer specifications.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Fault-finding

Teamwork

Reading technical drawings

Job description

We’re looking for a hands‑on Pump Fitter to join a busy engineering workshop in Huddersfield. You’ll work alongside a supportive team of multi‑skilled engineers, helping keep a wide range of rotating and electro‑mechanical equipment performing at its best.

Hours & Pay

35‑40K DOE

Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm

Overtime available: time and a half during weekdays, double time after the first 4 hours on Saturdays, and double time on Sundays

Job Description of a Pump Fitter

• Overhauling and restoring pumps, motors, fans, gearboxes and similar equipment
• Stripping down units, identifying faults, diagnosing issues and carrying out repairs
• Building and configuring gearboxes from stocked components to match customer specifications
• Occasionally attending customer sites when required
• Taking part in overtime work when necessary

Requirements of a Pump Fitter

• Previous hands‑on experience working with pumps or other rotating equipment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and confidence with strip‑downs and re‑builds
• Ability to fault‑find and diagnose mechanical issuesUnderstanding of tolerances, bearings, seals and general workshop practices
• Ability to read technical drawings (desirable)
• Experience with electric motors or gearboxes (advantageous but not essential)
• A positive attitude, good teamwork, and willingness to learn
• Flexibility for occasional site work and overtime

Benefits

• Training and development to broaden your skills across operation, with a particular focus on electrical testing and balancing of rotating assemblies as your experience grows
• 23 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme (statutory contribution level)
• Death‑in‑service benefit at 2× annual salary

If you’re practical, mechanically minded fitter and keen to develop your expertise, this role offers long‑term stability and plenty of variety in a well‑equipped workshop.

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire

Closes: Jan 9th 2026