Mechanical Fitter in Southampton

Company description: Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.

We are offering a competitive starting salary of £40,110 rising to £43,015 after progression. A Company van (mobile worker). Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year). Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution). Continuous training and support in line with the Mechanical Fitter progression plan. Generous annual leave plus bank holidays plus 2 extra wellness days! Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary. A great benefits package choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. Retail savings scheme. Online GP service, Employee Assistance Programme, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Location: We are currently looking to recruit Mechanical Fitters to work across the Yorkshire region in our Service Centre within our Asset Maintenance Business Unit area here at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers.

Work type: Permanent. You’ll be working 37 hours per week plus additional overtime as required.

As a Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of Yorkshire Water’s mechanical assets across wastewater treatment facilities and clean water pumping sites. Working in a mobile capacity as part of the Service Centre Asset Maintenance team, you will deliver both planned and reactive maintenance activities. You will play a key role in improving asset reliability by carrying out accurate fault diagnosis and high-quality mechanical fitting, with a strong focus on pump repair and maintenance. Your contribution will support the safe and efficient operation of plant and pumping equipment, ensuring consistent performance across multiple sites.

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter to work across remote locations, delivering planned and reactive mechanical tasks to agreed timescales, quality and cost standards. The role involves diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs, servicing, strip-downs, rebuilds and testing of diesel and industrial pumps, as well as installing pumps, pipework and associated equipment on customer sites. You will assess equipment to determine on-site repair or return to workshop, support pre- and post-hire checks, and assist with temporary plant installations. Working closely with the Service Centre Coordinator, you will prioritise workloads and build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal teams. The role also requires strict adherence to health and safety standards, completion of risk assessments and use of digital tools to track work. Additional responsibilities include supporting team development, identifying improvements, specifying parts for procurement, and assisting with installation and commissioning of new equipment.

What skills, experience & qualifications you will need:

• It is essential that you hold a recognised Level 3 Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship, along with a qualification such as City & Guilds, ONC, BTEC, NVQ, HNC, HND, or an equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• You will be required to visit sites across the Yorkshire Region therefore a full valid driving licence (with no more than six points) is an essential requirement of this role.
• Experience within the water and wastewater industry, including diesel pump systems.
• Proven capability in servicing, maintenance, and repair in line with industry best practices.

It is desirable that you hold the following qualifications: HNC in a Mechanical discipline. CompEx 11.

It is a mandatory requirement that you can demonstrate experience and knowledge in:

• Safe isolation to the current IET regulations.
• Time served industrial mechanical fitter.
• Working with rotating equipment.
• Ability to produce maintenance reports.
• Fault finding on mechanical systems.

It is desirable that you can demonstrate experience and knowledge in:

• Maintaining and repairing centrifugal, positive displacement, RAM, progressive cavity, diaphragm, peristaltic pumps.
• With gearboxes.
• With compressors.
• Maintaining equipment in accordance with PSSR.
• With blowers.
• Working with steam systems.
• Working with chemical plant.
• With hot work/ fabrication and welding.
• Operating lifting equipment and slinging.
• Pneumatics and hydraulics.

Ideally, you will have previous experience gained as a Field Mechanical Fitter within the water or wastewater sectors or within the broader utilities, process, or manufacturing industry sectors. Experience within a mechanical based environment or site-based fault diagnosis and repair on complex processes and equipment.

As part of this role, you will be required to work within confined spaces, any successful candidate must pass strict medical criteria including, BMI, vision, blood pressure, hearing, and Spirometry tests to ensure your full safety when working in hazardous environments.

If you’re an experienced Mechanical Fitter and want to help us deliver exceptional service for our customers whilst protecting the environment, then apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer for you.

If you feel this opportunity is suitable and you match the skills required, then please apply online and attach your CV outlining how your skills match this role. To assess your skills effectively, our selection process will include an online test, competency interview followed by a short practical and written assessment.

Recruitment Process: Advert closing 23rd June. If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance. All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

We are proud to serve the Yorkshire region and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply.