Skilled Fitter

Pertemps Bond; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering provider in the UK is seeking a skilled fitter with expertise in the pump industry. You will work on precise assemblies for various pump systems, ensuring optimal performance through routine maintenance and fault diagnosis. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits including generous holiday allowances and enhanced leave policies.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Holiday purchase scheme from 2026

Life assurance (4x annual salary)

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Enhanced sick pay

Qualifications

• Skilled fitter with solid experience in pump or rotating equipment.
• Ability to assemble components to tight tolerances using engineering drawings.
• Understanding of different pump types and diagnostic skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and maintain pump components to precise specifications.
• Perform fault finding and preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings and ensure accurate assembly procedures.

Skills

Precision assembly

Use of hand and power tools

Hydraulic and pneumatic systems knowledge

Blueprint and technical drawing interpretation

Mechanical fitting and alignment

Measuring and inspection

Fault finding

Preventive maintenance

Reconditioning

Understanding of pump types

Assembly & disassembly procedures

Seal and bearing fitting

Job description

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Pertemps Industrial areseeking a skilled fitter with solid experience in the pump industry, heavy equipment, or rotating equipment for our client based in Bedford, MK42.

This role is for a specialist engineering provider thatcover industries such as water treatment, energy, and manufacturing, offering on-site support like laser alignment, vibration analysis, and condition monitoring. They also provide fabrication and machining capabilities for large mechanical assemblies, ensuring reliability and optimal performance of critical assets.

Working Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 08:15 – 16:45
Friday: 08:15 – 13:45
Salary: £35,000 – £42,000 (dependent on experience)

Requirements:

• Precision assembly: Ability to assemble pump components (e.g. impellers, seals, shafts, bearings) to tight tolerances using detailed engineering drawings or specs.
• Use of hand and power tools: Proficiency with spanners, torque wrenches, micrometers, dial indicators, drills, grinders, and other tools.
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems knowledge: Understanding of how these systems work within pump assemblies (especially relevant for hydraulic-driven pumps).
• Blueprint and technical drawing interpretation: Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, part lists, and diagrams.
• Mechanical fitting and alignment: Skill in aligning shafts, couplings, and other rotating components to ensure efficient operation and minimize wear.
• Measuring and inspection: Accurate use of measurement tools (e.g. calipers, vernier gauges) to ensure components meet specifications.
• Fault finding: Diagnosing common pump issues such as leaks, unusual noise, vibration, or low flow.
• Preventive maintenance: Performing scheduled checks and part replacements to avoid breakdowns.
• Reconditioning: Cleaning, repairing, or replacing worn components to refurbish pumps.
• Understanding of pump types: Knowledge of different pump types (centrifugal, positive displacement, submersible, etc.) and their components.
• Assembly & disassembly procedures: Familiarity with how pumps are put together and taken apart for maintenance or repair.
• Seal and bearing fitting: Installation and adjustment of mechanical seals, O-rings, bearings, and gaskets.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme from 2026 (buy up to an additional 5 days)
• Life assurance (4x annual salary)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Enhanced sick pay

If you are interested in this role please contact us on 0117 929 4422 option 3 and ask to speak to James Guyatt or Abigail Attwood