Mechanical Fitter

Job Title: Mechanical FitterLocation: Bolton, Bromley CrossSalary: Up to £18.00 per hour + Overtime + Working Away UpliftShift: Days (Field-Based)Benefits: Company Van (Shared), Overtime, Expenses Covered When Working Away, Long-Term Progression

The Opportunity

A well-established and growing engineering business operating within the utilities sector is looking to strengthen its field team with the addition of an experienced Mechanical Fitter.

This is a key hire with a clear succession plan in place, offering the opportunity to step into a senior, hands‑on position and play a pivotal role in delivering critical work across UK infrastructure projects.

The Role

• Lead a 2-person field team as the Mechanical Fitter on-site
• Carry out installation, maintenance and repair work on wastewater treatment facilities
• Take ownership of jobs from start to completion, ensuring high standards and efficiency
• Work closely with an experienced engineer
• Operate across multiple sites, with a strong focus on the utilities / wastewater sector
• Occasional working away (typically 3–4 days per week at times, with some longer stints during peak periods)

Requirements

• 10+ years’ experience as a Mechanical Fitter or similar
• Strong mechanical “hands‑on” background
• Confident fault‑finding and problem‑solving ability in the field
• Experience with:
  • Lifting & cranage operations
  • Working at height
  • Confined spaces
• Comfortable working in wastewater / utilities environments (majority of work)
• Engineering qualification (apprenticeship / NVQ / equivalent) desirable

Why Apply?

• Step into a lead engineer position with real responsibility
• Join a stable, long-standing engineering team
• Clear pathway into future progression as the business evolves
• Consistent workload within a recession-resilient sector

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