Mechanical Fitter

<p><strong>Mechanical Fitter</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Bolton, Bromley Cross</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> Up to £18.00 per hour + Overtime + Working Away Uplift</p><p><strong>Shift:</strong> Days (Field-Based)</p><p><strong>Benefits:</strong> Company Van (Shared), Overtime, Expenses Covered When Working Away, Long-Term Progression</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>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 Mechancial Fitter.</p><p>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.</p><p><br><br>Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.<br></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Lead a 2-person team as the senior engineer, working on diffferent sites</li><li>Carry out installation, maintenance and repair work on wastewater treatment facilities</li><li>Take ownership of jobs from start to completion, ensuring high standards and efficiency</li><li>Work closely with an experienced engineer</li><li>Operate across multiple sites, with a strong focus on the utilities / wastewater sector</li><li>Occasional working away (typically 3–4 days per week at times, with some longer stints during peak periods)</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>7+ years’ experience as a Field Service Engineer or similar</li><li>Strong mechanical “hands-on” background</li><li>Confident fault-finding and problem-solving ability in the field</li><li>Experience with:</li><li>Lifting & cranage operations</li><li>Working at height</li><li>Confined spaces</li><li>Comfortable working in wastewater / utilities environments (majority of work)</li><li>Engineering qualification (apprenticeship / NVQ / equivalent) desirable</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Why Apply? xwzovoh </strong></p><ul><li>Step into a lead engineer position with real responsibility</li><li>Join a stable, long-standing engineering team</li><li>Clear pathway into future progression as the business evolves</li><li>Consistent workload within a recession-resilient sector</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Apply Now</strong></p><p>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.</p>