Mechanical Fitter
Benefits
- Competitive starting salary of £40,110 rising to £43,015 after progression
- Company van (mobile worker)
- Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
- Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
- Continuous training and support in line with the Mechanical Fitter progression plan
- Generous annual leave plus bank holidays and 2 extra wellness days
- Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
- Health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover
- Retail savings scheme
- Online GP service, Employee Assistance Programme, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more
Location
Mechanical Fitters to work across the Yorkshire region in our Service Centre within the Asset Maintenance Business Unit area. The role involves working across wastewater treatment facilities and clean water pumping sites.
Work Type
Permanent. 37 hours per week plus additional overtime as required.
Responsibilities
As a Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of Yorkshire Water’s mechanical assets across wastewater treatment facilities and clean water pumping sites. You will deliver both planned and reactive maintenance activities, focusing on accurate fault diagnosis and high-quality mechanical fitting, especially pump repair and maintenance.
You will support the safe and efficient operation of plant and pumping equipment, ensuring consistent performance across multiple sites, and work closely with the Service Centre Coordinator to prioritise workloads and build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal teams.
The role also includes strict adherence to health and safety standards, completion of risk assessments, use of digital tools to track work, supporting team development, identifying improvements, specifying parts for procurement and assisting with installation and commissioning of new equipment.
Key tasks include diagnosing faults, performing repairs, servicing, strip‑downs, rebuilds and testing of diesel and industrial pumps, installing pumps, pipework and associated equipment on customer sites, assessing equipment for on‑site repair or return to workshop, supporting pre‑ and post‑hire checks and temporary plant installations.
Qualifications & Experience
- Recognised Level 3 Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship, and a qualification such as City & Guilds, ONC, BTEC, NVQ, HNC, HND, or an equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology.
- Full valid driving licence (no more than six points).
- Experience within the water and wastewater industry, including diesel pump systems and proven capability in servicing, maintenance, and repair in line with industry best practices.
- Desirable: HNC in a Mechanical discipline, CompEx 11.
- Mandatory knowledge of safe isolation to current IET regulations, time served industrial mechanical fitter, working with rotating equipment, ability to produce maintenance reports, and fault finding on mechanical systems.
- Desirable: experience with centrifugal, positive displacement, RAM, progressive cavity, diaphragm, peristaltic pumps; gearboxes, compressors, equipment in accordance with PSSR, blowers, steam systems, chemical plant, hot work/fabrication and welding, operating lifting equipment and slinging, pneumatics and hydraulics.
- Previous experience as a Field Mechanical Fitter within the water or wastewater sectors or broader utilities, process, or manufacturing industry sectors.
- Able to work within confined spaces; must pass medical criteria including BMI, vision, blood pressure, hearing, and Spirometry tests.
Equal Opportunities
We are proud to serve the Yorkshire region and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply.
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