Mechanical Fitter in Bournemouth

Job Description

Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose

Providing clean, clear, and safe drinking water is at the heart of what we do at Bournemouth Water. Every day, we treat and supply 150 megalitres of water, rigorously tested at every stage to ensure it meets the highest standards.

We’re proud to be part of Pennon Group, a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future. Our goals? As well as lowering our carbon footprint, we’re working with partners to plant 300,000 trees, restore peatlands and supporting farmers and landowners to improve water quality and wildlife.

Whether you’re starting out or seeking a new challenge, our scale and ambition create opportunities for you to shape your own career.

Ready to make a splash? Join our team today.

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Mechanical Fitter to join our Drinking Water Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in maintaining and improving assets across our water treatment works and pumping stations, helping to ensure the delivery of safe, reliable drinking water to our customers.

The successful candidate will be responsible for fault finding, repairing, maintaining, and improving a wide range of mechanical equipment while supporting health, safety, compliance, and operational performance across multiple sites.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Mechanical Fitter, you will:

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on fixed plant equipment across water treatment and pumping sites.
• Diagnose faults and undertake repairs on pumps, gearboxes, motors, and specialist treatment process machinery.
• Manufacture and fabricate replacement parts and equipment where required.
• Work safely in confined spaces and use breathing apparatus when necessary.
• Collaborate with colleagues from other engineering disciplines within workshop and mobile maintenance teams.
• Assist operational teams in resolving complex mechanical issues.
• Support the installation and commissioning of new plant and equipment.
• Provide coaching and guidance to apprentices and trainees.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of completed maintenance activities.
• Work in accordance with safe systems of work, method statements, health and safety policies, and company procedures.
• Participate in a standby and call-out rota.
• Travel throughout the region to support operational requirements as needed.

What We're Looking ForEssential Requirements

• Completed apprenticeship in a relevant technical or engineering discipline.
• Proven experience working in a mechanical engineering or maintenance role.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to repair and maintain complex mechanical equipment.
• Computer literacy.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work safely in challenging environments and adverse weather conditions.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team.

Desirable Requirements

• ONC/HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience within the water or wastewater industry.
• Experience delivering maintenance services to internal or external customers.
• Experience working with contractors.
• Fabrication and welding experience including MIG, TIG and Stick welding.
• Experience using machine tools to manufacture components.
• Knowledge of safe systems of work and method statements.

Personal Attributes

We're looking for someone who is:

• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Analytical with a structured approach to problem solving.
• Able to perform effectively under pressure.
• Committed to delivering high-quality work.
• Health and safety focused.
• Willing to take ownership and responsibility for work activities.

Why Join Us?

We offer a competitive reward and benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, financial future, and work-life balance, including:

• From 23 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), increasing with length of service
• Holiday Buy & Sell Scheme
• Competitive Pension Scheme with company contribution matching
• Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Competitive Family Leave including maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme, providing 24/7 support for wellbeing, mental health and financial guidance
• Free On-Site Parking at our headquarters
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Car Share Scheme
• Give As You Earn Scheme
• Paid Volunteering Day
• Retail Discounts offering access to thousands of savings and offers

Closing Date: 11th Aug 2026

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.

Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.

Our core values, which are essential to our success, are:

Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.

Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.

Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.