Mechanical Fitter - Water Treatment Plant
Location: Bristol, South West (commutable from Bath, Filton, Avonmouth, Portishead, Gloucester, Swindon, Newport)
Rate: £28.00 - £30.00 per hour (DOE)
Hours: Up to 50 hours per week + overtime
Job Type: Contract (Long-Term - Up to 5 Years)
Are you an experienced Mechanical Fitter looking for long-term contract work in Bristol within the water or utilities sector?
We are recruiting skilled Mechanical Fitters to work on a major water treatment plant in Bristol. This is a long-term contract opportunity offering up to 50 hours per week, overtime potential and secure work for up to 5 years.
This role is suited to Mechanical Fitters with strong industrial experience in process, utilities or heavy engineering environments.
The Role - Mechanical Fitter (Contract)
As a Mechanical Fitter, you will carry out installation, maintenance and refurbishment work on mechanical plant equipment within a live water treatment environment.
Key duties include:
Installation and alignment of pumps, motors and gearboxes
Mechanical fitting of pipework, valves and flanged systems
Maintenance and overhaul of rotating equipment
Working on conveyors, screens and treatment plant machinery
Reading and interpreting mechanical drawings
Fault finding and breakdown repairs
Assisting with commissioning activities
This is hands-on industrial mechanical work - not automotive or workshop-based fitting.
Requirements
To be considered, you must have:
NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering / Mechanical Fitting (or equivalent)
CSCS Card (or relevant site card)
Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter in an industrial environment
Experience working on pumps, motors and rotating equipment
Ability to read and work from technical drawings
Full UK driving licence preferred
Desirable:
Experience within water treatment, wastewater or utilities
Confined space training
IPAF or PASMA certification
Applicants must have demonstrable industrial mechanical experience.
What's On Offer
£28 - £30 per hour (depending on experience)
Up to 50 hours per week
Overtime available
Long-term contract (up to 5 years)
Stable infrastructure project
Immediate starts available
If you are a qualified Mechanical Fitter seeking long-term contract work in Bristol, apply now with your CV