Water Plant Mechanical Fitter – Install & Maintain

Aqua Tech Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Aqua Tech Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Fitter for projects in Scotland. You will install, align, and commission mechanical plant and pipework across diverse materials, ensuring safety and compliance with industry standards.

You will perform maintenance, fault finding, and refurbishment of mechanical assets, reading drawings and RAMS, and liaising with site teams to support delivery.

Qualifications

• Recognised mechanical apprenticeship or equivalent qualification is essential.
• Proven experience in mechanical installation, maintenance and refurbishment in water/industrial sectors.
• Experience reading drawings, schematics, and P&IDs for plant installation.

Responsibilities

• Install, align, and commission mechanical plant and equipment like pumps and pipework.
• Carry out pipework installation in ductile iron, stainless steel, carbon steel, UPVC, ABS.
• Undertake pipe fitting, fabrication and assembly per drawings and specs.
• Perform planned maintenance and repairs of mechanical assets.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, method statements and RAMS.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental compliance; handle lifting equipment safely.
• Complete maintenance records and compliance documentation.
• Liaise with supervisors and client representatives to support project delivery.
• Contribute to quality control and handover documentation.

Skills

Mechanical installation

Maintenance

Fault finding

Reading drawings

RAMS knowledge

Health & Safety

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Rotating equipment

Water/wastewater knowledge

Education

Recognised Mechanical Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Pipefitting tools

Hand tools

Lifting equipment

Job description

Aqua Tech Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Fitter for projects in Scotland. You will install, align, and commission mechanical plant and pipework across diverse materials, ensuring safety and compliance with industry standards.

You will perform maintenance, fault finding, and refurbishment of mechanical assets, reading drawings and RAMS, and liaising with site teams to support delivery.