Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical Fitter – Sunderland, England, North East

Job Type: Temporary – Salary: £17.98 – £26.97 per hour

My client is seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join the Service & Solutions team. This role involves carrying out maintenance, repair, and commissioning of industrial pumping equipment. You will play a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of systems across a wide range of industries including water utilities, manufacturing, and commercial facilities. This is an ongoing temporary position that may lead to a permanent contract.

What Is on Offer

• Standard rate is £17.98 per hour
• Overtime paid at £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 – 16:30; Friday 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
• Always 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 your own workload
• Good communication and customer-facing skills
• Desirable: experience with pump systems or water-related industries
• Desirable: basic electrical knowledge (motors, drives, controls)
• Desirable: NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Desirable: apprenticeship-trained

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