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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed