Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical Fitter – Temporary (may lead to permanent contract) – Sunderland, England, North East

We are looking for a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join the Service & Solutions team. The role involves carrying out maintenance, repair and commissioning of industrial pumping equipment across a range of industries including water utilities, manufacturing and commercial facilities.

What Is on Offer

• Standard rate £17.98 per hour
• Overtime rate £26.97 per hour
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunities to progress within a global organisation
• Pension scheme

Hours of Work

Monday to Thursday: 08:00 – 16:30Friday: 08:00 – 13:00

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair industrial pumps and associated equipment
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical faults on site
• Strip, inspect, and rebuild rotating equipment including pumps, motors and seals
• Install and commission new systems and upgrades
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Complete service reports and documentation accurately
• Ensure compliance with health & safety procedures
• Provide technical advice and support

About You

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter or Maintenance Engineer
• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment (pumps, motors, bearings, seals)
• Ability to fault‑find and problem‑solve under pressure
• Experience working in industrial or field‑based environments
• Comfortable working independently and managing own workload
• Good communication and customer‑facing skills

Desirable but not essential

• Experience with pump systems or water‑related industries
• Basic electrical knowledge (motors, drives, controls)
• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Apprenticeship trained

Contact: Daniel CorriganTel: 0191 482 3777Email: daniel.corrigan@kinetic-plc.co.uk

Kinetic plc is a recruitment consultancy with over 40 years’ experience delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries. Applications are treated confidentially.

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