At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure mechanical equipment is optimally maintained through planned and reactive maintenance.
- Company: Join one of Northern Ireland's top companies with a strong commitment to employee welfare.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous leave, flexible working, and a fantastic pension scheme.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Must have NVQ level 3 in Mechanical Engineering and relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 30414 - 36989 £ per year.
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £33,978.61 per annum
Closing date: Monday 17 Aug 2026 10:00
Job reference:
About the role: Through targeted planned and responsive reactive maintenance activities the Craft Fitter will ensure that equipment availability is optimized and that NIW is able to comply with its regulatory and statutory obligations. The M&E Craft Maintenance Fitter will operate under the direct supervision of the Band 5 M&E Field Manager as part of a team to ensure that mechanical equipment throughout Customer & Operations Directorate (C&OD) is effectively maintained.
Responsibilities:
- Apply Craft skills to deliver a full range of maintenance services in the field of mechanical engineering.
- Operation of such IT systems as Mobile Work Management and Lone worker/confined spaces systems.
- Contribute through participation in focus groups and forums to guide existing and new policy development and implementation.
- Effectively contribute to providing a 24/7 service to include participation in the M&E standby rota which provides an out of hours emergency response.
- Contribute towards the further development of skills and working practices to enable an optimised M&E maintenance regime.
- A requirement to participate in an out of hours on-call and overtime rota as well as a requirement to work overtime; including weekends and public and privilege holiday.
Applicants MUST be able to demonstrate in their application and where necessary at interview:
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
- Have a relevant Mechanical National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) level 3 AND have completed a mechanical apprenticeship WITH a minimum of three years relevant post apprenticeship trade experience working as a mechanical fitter.
- Hold a full, current driving licence or have access to a form of transport to enable you to fulfil your responsibilities.
- Potential employees must have a permanent residence within 30 miles travelling distance by public road to the following postcode: Location: 30 miles travelling distance by public road to the NIW Asset below Area 2 Crossgar Pumping station: Kilmore Road, Crossgar, Down, BT30 9HJ as measured by RAC Route Planner from full postcode to full postcode via the shortest route selection on the website. This is to enable NI Water to meet its key customer service requirements and deliver effective services to customers, particularly in respect of the need to respond promptly to out of hours emergencies.
Benefits:
- Generous annual leave and public holidays.
- Flexible working and family friendly policies.
- Occupational sick pay.
- Employee assistance programmes.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Volunteering support.
- Pension.
- As well as a competitive remuneration package, NI Water offers an excellent DB pension scheme with a current employer contribution of 26.2%.
Northern Ireland Water is an equal opportunities employer. For further details about the role and to apply please refer to the Candidate Brief by clicking on the APPLY button below.
M&E Craft Fitter (Area 2) Co. Down in Belfast employer: NI Water
NI Water is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With generous annual leave, flexible working arrangements, and a robust pension scheme, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally in the vibrant setting of Belfast or Gelvin Grange Altnagelvin. The opportunity to engage with diverse teams and contribute to essential environmental services makes this role not only rewarding but also impactful.
