Mechanical Fitter - Water Treatment Plant
Location: Bristol, South West (commutable from Bath, Filton, Avonmouth, Portishead, Gloucester, Swindon, Newport)
Rate: £28.00 - £30.00 per hour (DOE)
Hours: Up to 50 hours per week + overtime
Job Type: Contract (Long-Term - Up to 5 Years)

Are you an experienced Mechanical Fitter looking for long-term contract work in Bristol within the water or utilities sector?
We are recruiting skilled Mechanical Fitters to work on a major water treatment plant in Bristol. This is a long-term contract opportunity offering up to 50 hours per week, overtime potential and secure work for up to 5 years.
This role is suited to Mechanical Fitters with strong industrial experience in process, utilities or heavy engineering environments.
The Role - Mechanical Fitter (Contract)
As a Mechanical Fitter, you will carry out installation, maintenance and refurbishment work on mechanical plant equipment within a live water treatment environment.
Key duties include:
* Installation and alignment of pumps, motors and gearboxes

* Mechanical fitting of pipework, valves and flanged systems

* Maintenance and overhaul of rotating equipment

* Working on conveyors, screens and treatment plant machinery

* Reading and interpreting mechanical drawings

* Fault finding and breakdown repairs

* Assisting with commissioning activities

This is hands-on industrial mechanical work - not automotive or workshop-based fitting.
Requirements To be considered, you must have:
* NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering / Mechanical Fitting (or equivalent)

* CSCS Card (or relevant site card)

* Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter in an industrial environment

* Experience working on pumps, motors and rotating equipment

* Ability to read and work from technical drawings

* Full UK driving licence preferred

Desirable:
* Experience within water treatment, wastewater or utilities

* Confined space training

* IPAF or PASMA certification

Applicants must have demonstrable industrial mechanical experience.
What’s On Offer * £28 - £30 per hour (depending on experience)

* Up to 50 hours per week

* Overtime available

* Long-term contract (up to 5 years)

* Stable infrastructure project

* Immediate starts available

If you are a qualified Mechanical Fitter seeking long-term contract work in Bristol, apply now with your CV.