Mechanical Fitter
Location: Bolton, Bromley Cross
Salary: Up to £18.00 per hour + Overtime + Working Away Uplift
Shift: 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 Mechancial 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 team as the senior engineer, working on diffferent sites
- 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
- 7+ years’ experience as a Field Service Engineer 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
Apply Now
If you are a seasoned Field Service Engineer looking for a step up into a lead role, or already operating at that level and seeking a more secure long-term opportunity, apply today.