At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure mechanical equipment is maintained and available for optimal performance.
- Company: Join NI Water, a leader in providing essential services to the community.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, flexible working, and wellness programmes.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities and a chance to be part of a dynamic team.
- 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 and relevant experience as a mechanical fitter.
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.
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: 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.
- Grade: M&E Enhanced Craft Grade A
- Basic salary of £33,978.61 per annum
- Plus Standby Allowance associated with participation in an out of hours on call rota. This payment is made up of a consolidated value of £28,155.64 and a non-consolidated value of £5,822.64 per annum, overtime rates are based on the consolidated value only. Salaries are reviewed annually effective 1 April.
- Location: Kennedy Way Hub, Blackstaff Road Belfast, BT11 9DT
- Generous annual leave and public/privilege holidays
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
- Hybrid Working (applicable to some of our roles after three months following onboarding and training)
- Occupational sick pay
- Employee assistance programmes
- Cycle to work scheme
- One of the largest corporate volunteering schemes in NI
- Award winning health and wellbeing programme which focuses on supporting four key area of employee health; Physical, Mental, Social and Financial
To submit your application, please click the APPLY icon. For additional information about the role please download a Candidate Brief, available below.
Closing date for submission of Applications: Monday 6th July 2026 at 10.00am
Interview Dates: Week commencing 13th July 2026
M&E Craft Fitter (Co. Down) employer: NI Water
NI Water is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and development. With generous annual leave, flexible working options, and a commitment to health and wellness, employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Located in the heart of Co. Down, the M&E Craft Fitter role provides opportunities for meaningful contributions to the community while ensuring compliance with essential regulatory standards.
