Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical Fitter
£35,000 – £40,000 per year + Overtime + Training + Long-Term Opportunity
Swindon

Are you a Mechanical Fitter looking for a stable, Monday-Friday role with consistent hours and regular overtime? Do you want to join a well-established company within the water and industrial sectors that offers hands-on training, career progression, and long-term security?

On offer is the opportunity to join a leading contractor within the water industry, delivering high-quality services across specialised coatings, maintenance, and new projects. The company operates across civil, mechanical, and electrical activities and prides itself on safety, quality, and efficiency.

In this workshop-based, hands-on role, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and repairing pumps, generators, lighting rigs, and other mechanical equipment. You will also assist with general yard duties and stock checks, ensuring all equipment is safe, organised, and ready for site use.

This role would suit a practical individual with mechanical experience who is keen to develop their skills within a supportive, long-term role. Forklift training can be provided where required.

The Role:

• Service, maintain, fault-find, and repair pumps, generators, lighting rigs, and other mechanical equipment
• Perform minor yard and workshop duties, including stock takes and keeping areas tidy and organised
• Prepare, inspect, test, and move equipment prior to site use, including safe forklift operation
• Work autonomously for the majority of the day, supporting site and workshop teams as required – 45-hour week, Monday-Friday (7:00am-5:00pm)

The Person:

• Mechanical Fitter or similar background
• Hands-on experience with pumps, generators, lighting rigs, or similar equipment
• Forklift licence and PAT testing preferred, but company will provide and pay for training if needed
• Reliable, organised, and able to work independently in a busy yard and workshop environment
• Commutable to Swindon

Reference: BBBH23620D

Keywords: Mechanical, Technician, Yard operative, Forklift, Servicing, spray pump, machinery, fluid systems, workshop technician, equipment maintenance.

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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