Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical Fitter

Location: Across London and surrounding areas

Salary: Competitive / Negotiable (depending on experience)

Role:

We are hiring on behalf of our clients who include leading mechanical engineering firms industrial manufacturing plants facilities management providers and water/power utilities contractors. Because specific projects vary heavily from site to site we are looking for versatile skilled Mechanical Fitters capable of installing maintaining and repairing a wide range of mechanical systems and machinery.

Responsibilities

Install assemble and align industrial machinery plant equipment pipework and mechanical systems according to technical engineering drawings.

Carry out routine planned preventative maintenance (PPM) fault-finding and reactive breakdown repairs on mechanical assets.

Overhaul and refurbish mechanical components such as pumps valves gearboxes compressors and conveyors.

Use precision measuring instruments (e.g. vernier calipers micrometers dial test indicators) to ensure equipment meets exact tolerances.

Maintain a clean hazard-free working area execute proper isolation and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and strictly adhere to all site health and safety guidelines RAMS and protective equipment regulations.

Requirements

Proven experience working as a Mechanical Fitter within industrial manufacturing construction or water/utilities environments.

CSCS Card (Skilled Workercard preferred)

Health & Safety: A full and thorough understanding of on-site health and safety regulations including mechanical isolation (LOTO) working in confined spaces (where applicable) risk awareness and proper use of PPE.

Qualifications (Desirable): NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering Maintenance or Fitting is highly advantageous.

Possession of your own comprehensive set of standard hand tools and calibrated measuring equipment.

Systems & Equipment Covered

Rotating Equipment: Pumps motors fans gearboxes and compressors.

Conveyor & Materials Handling: Industrial conveyor systems sorting machinery and automated lines.

Pipework & Valves: Structural pipe systems pneumatic/hydraulic lines and fluid control valves.

Heavy Plant Machinery: Industrial processing plant equipment water treatment machinery and HVAC plant.