Water Treatment Mechanical Fitter — Long-Term Projects

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

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.