Jobs in Whitland

Mechanical Fitter / Semi-Skilled Fitters

Company: Aermech Ltd

Location: Main base in Pembrokeshire (with UK-wide project travel)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Self-employed contractors will also be considered)

Hours: Monday to Friday (Typically 50 hours per week)

We Will Also Be Considering Semi-skilled Candidates with less expeirence, wit the Oppurtunity for NVQ and Feature Training

About Us

Aermech Ltd is an expanding, premier manufacturing and mechanical installation company operating within the water utilities sector and major UK infrastructure networks (including HS2). Due to continuous business growth, we are looking for skilled and motivated Mechanical Fitters, Semi-Skilled Fitters, and Mechanical Supervisors to join our elite site installation teams.

If you are looking for a stable, fast-paced career working on critical infrastructure nationwide, we want to hear from you for our Mechanical Fitter role.

What We Offer (Competitive Pay & Benefits)

We reward our site teams with strong hourly base rates, excellent overtime opportunities, and full logistical support when working away from home:

* Full Travel & Lodging Support: Company transport provided to site locations, overnight accommodation pre-arranged and paid for, and an additional overnight lodge allowance.

* Long-Term Security: Permanent contract, pension contributions, and a Cycle to Work scheme.

* Professional Development: Fully funded training progression pathways to earn new industry tickets and certifications and pay grades.

* 25 Days of Holiday plus Bank Holidays

As a core member of our site delivery team, your day-to-day duties as a Mechanical Fitter will involve:

* Pipework Installation: Fitting ductile iron, stainless steel, UPVC, and PE pipework spanning from DN80 up to DN1000.

* Equipment Fitting: Assembling, positioning, and installing heavy machinery, including mixers, blowers, UV channels, pumps, submersible systems, decanters, and ozone equipment.

* Technical Engineering: Accurately interpreting and working from technical engineering drawings and documents.

* Maintenance & Testing: Aligning, replacing, and inspecting pumps, valves, flow meters, and associated instruments, alongside carrying out system pressure testing. · Health & Safety: Safely operating in accordance with site procedures, RAMS, and UK health and safety regulations.

What You Will Need as a Mechanical Fitter

* Experience: A proven track record as a mechanical fitter with hands-on pipework and process equipment installation experience. Experience in water utilities or the civil infrastructure sector is highly advantageous.

* Tools Proficiency: Competence using basic power tools, laser levels, standard measuring instruments, and mechanical lifting equipment (e.g., chain blocks).

* Flexibility: A positive, team-focused work ethic with a genuine willingness to travel and lodge away at various UK project sites.

Certifications for Mechanical Fitter(Favourable but not essential):

* CSCS / SSSTS

* CPCS (Telescopic Handler, Signaller, MEWPs, or Crane Supervisor)

* Confined Space Trained (e.g., City & Guilds Medium Risk)

* PASMA

* Full UK Driving Licence