Details:
- Salary: £44,000 - 53,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Harpenden Hertfordshire
- Date: 5 days ago
Description:
Mechanical Fitter / Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
A well-established engineering organisation operating across the UK water and environmental sectors is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter / Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join its growing team.
Locations: Luton / Edmonton / Hoddesdon / Dartford
Salary: £20–£21 per hour
Working Hours: 7:00am–17:00pm
Contract: Permanent PAYE
Pay: 48 hours per week
What’s on Offer
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£20–£21 per hour
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48 hours paid every week
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Permanent PAYE employment
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Company car provided
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33 days’ annual leave, increasing with length of service
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Mental health and wellbeing support
The Role
As a Mechanical Fitter / Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, servicing, and repair of mechanical equipment and systems across a range of water, infrastructure, and environmental sites.
You will work as part of a professional engineering team, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities
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Installing, maintaining, servicing, and repairing mechanical equipment
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Fault finding and troubleshooting mechanical systems
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Working on pumps, motors, pipework, valves, and associated equipment
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Reading and interpreting technical drawings and schematics
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Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
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Supporting reactive and emergency maintenance works when required
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Completing risk assessments and following method statements
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Ensuring all work complies with company procedures and health and safety standards
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Working independently and as part of a wider engineering team
Requirements
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Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent mechanical engineering qualification
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Previous experience in an on-site mechanical engineering environment
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Strong knowledge of pumps, motors, pipework, valves, and mechanical systems
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CSCS card or equivalent
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Additional tickets such as EUSR, IPAF, PASMA, Confined Space, or Abrasive Wheels would be advantageous but are not essential
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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Good communication skills
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Strong work ethic and a commitment to delivering high-quality work