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

• £20–£21 per hour

• 48 hours paid every week

• Permanent PAYE employment

• Company car provided

• 33 days’ annual leave, increasing with length of service

• 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

• Installing, maintaining, servicing, and repairing mechanical equipment

• Fault finding and troubleshooting mechanical systems

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

• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and schematics

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)

• Supporting reactive and emergency maintenance works when required

• Completing risk assessments and following method statements

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

• Working independently and as part of a wider engineering team

Requirements

• Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent mechanical engineering qualification

• Previous experience in an on-site mechanical engineering environment

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

• CSCS card or equivalent

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

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Good communication skills

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