Fitter ( Mechanical )

Mechanical Fitter / Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

A well-established engineering organisation operating across the UK water and environmental sectors is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter / Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join its growing team.

Locations: Luton / Edmonton / Hoddesdon / Dartford
Salary: £20–£21 per hour
Working Hours: 7:00am–17:00pm
Contract: Permanent PAYE
Pay: 48 hours per week

What’s on Offer

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£20–£21 per hour

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48 hours paid every week

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Permanent PAYE employment

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Company car provided

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33 days’ annual leave, increasing with length of service

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Mental health and wellbeing support

The Role

As a Mechanical Fitter / Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, servicing, and repair of mechanical equipment and systems across a range of water, infrastructure, and environmental sites.

You will work as part of a professional engineering team, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

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Installing, maintaining, servicing, and repairing mechanical equipment

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Fault finding and troubleshooting mechanical systems

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Working on pumps, motors, pipework, valves, and associated equipment

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Reading and interpreting technical drawings and schematics

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Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)

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Supporting reactive and emergency maintenance works when required

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Completing risk assessments and following method statements

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Ensuring all work complies with company procedures and health and safety standards

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Working independently and as part of a wider engineering team

Requirements

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Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent mechanical engineering qualification

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Previous experience in an on-site mechanical engineering environment

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Strong knowledge of pumps, motors, pipework, valves, and mechanical systems

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CSCS card or equivalent

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Additional tickets such as EUSR, IPAF, PASMA, Confined Space, or Abrasive Wheels would be advantageous but are not essential

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Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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Good communication skills

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Strong work ethic and a commitment to delivering high-quality work