Mechanical Fitter

Job Title: 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 Mechanical 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 field team as the Mechanical Fitter on-site
  
  
• 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

• 10+ years’ experience as a Mechanical Fitter 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.