Mechanical Fitter
Environment Agency MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation)
Location: North West (Regional Office - Warrington)
Join AmcoGiffen's Engineering Team
We are recruiting three Mechanical Fitters to join our growing MEICA maintenance team supporting the Environment Agency across the North West region.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term framework delivering the maintenance, repair, refurbishment and installation of critical mechanical assets that support flood defence, water management and environmental infrastructure throughout the region.
Due to increasing workloads and a current reliance on agency personnel, we are expanding our directly employed workforce to strengthen capability, improve operational resilience and support the continued delivery of high-quality engineering services to our client.
Based from our Warrington office, you will work across operational sites throughout the North West, undertaking both planned and reactive maintenance activities on a wide range of mechanical equipment and infrastructure.
The Role
Working within a skilled MEICA team, responsibilities will include:
- Planned preventative maintenance of mechanical assets and equipment
- Reactive maintenance, fault finding and breakdown repairs
- Installation, refurbishment and replacement of pumps, gearboxes, valves and associated plant
- Mechanical fitting and assembly activities on a range of industrial equipment
- Alignment, maintenance and repair of rotating equipment
- Inspection and condition assessment of mechanical systems
- Supporting commissioning and testing activities
- Assisting with minor project and improvement works
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation
- Ensuring all work is completed safely and in accordance with site procedures and legislative requirements
- Completing maintenance records and reports accurately
- Promoting safe working practices and continuous improvement initiatives
- Participation in an on-call rota where required
About You
We are looking for skilled mechanical professionals who can demonstrate:
Essential Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Maintenance or equivalent
- Time-served apprenticeship in a mechanical engineering discipline or equivalent practical experience
- Full UK Driving Licence
Essential Experience
- Mechanical maintenance within industrial, utilities, infrastructure, manufacturing or engineering environments
- Experience working on pumps, valves, pipework, gearboxes and rotating equipment
- Fault finding and diagnosis of mechanical systems
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and maintenance specificationsStrong commitment to safe systems of work
Desirable Experience & Qualifications
- Working within water, wastewater, flood defence or environmental infrastructure sectors
- Confined Space certification
- CSCS card
- SSSTS or other site supervision qualifications
- Experience working on operational client sites
- Knowledge of MEICA maintenance environments
What's in it for You?
- Competitive hourly rate
- Weekly pay
- Overtime opportunities with enhanced rates
- Weekend and night shift uplifts where applicable
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Company contributory pension scheme
- Life insurance
- Medicash Health Cash Plan & Rewards
- Up to 3 paid volunteer days each year
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Clear career progression pathways within a leading engineering business
Why AmcoGiffen?
AmcoGiffen is a leading engineering contractor delivering maintenance, renewals and infrastructure solutions across the rail, civil engineering and specialist MEICA sectors.
Our Environment Agency framework plays a vital role in maintaining and improving critical assets that help protect communities and support environmental resilience across the UK. Joining our team means becoming part of a business that invests in its people, values safety, and provides opportunities to develop a rewarding long-term career.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to delivering engineering excellence.
Interested?
If you're an experienced Mechanical Fitter looking for a permanent opportunity within a growing MEICA team delivering essential engineering services across the North West, we'd love to hear from you.
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