Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical Fitter

Location: Bolton, Bromley Cross

Salary: Up to £18.00 per hour + Overtime + Working Away Uplift

Shift: Days (Field-Based)

Benefits: Company Van (Shared), Overtime, Expenses Covered When Working Away, Long-Term Progression

The Opportunity

A well-established and growing engineering business operating within the utilities sector is looking to strengthen its field team with the addition of an experienced Mechancial Fitter.

This is a key hire with a clear succession plan in place, offering the opportunity to step into a senior, hands-on position and play a pivotal role in delivering critical work across UK infrastructure projects.

The Role

• Lead a 2-person team as the senior engineer, working on diffferent sites
• Carry out installation, maintenance and repair work on wastewater treatment facilities
• Take ownership of jobs from start to completion, ensuring high standards and efficiency
• Work closely with an experienced engineer
• Operate across multiple sites, with a strong focus on the utilities / wastewater sector
• Occasional working away (typically 3–4 days per week at times, with some longer stints during peak periods)

Requirements

• 7+ years’ experience as a Field Service Engineer or similar
• Strong mechanical “hands-on” background
• Confident fault-finding and problem-solving ability in the field
• Experience with:
• Lifting & cranage operations
• Working at height
• Confined spaces
• Comfortable working in wastewater / utilities environments (majority of work)
• Engineering qualification (apprenticeship / NVQ / equivalent) desirable

Why Apply?

• Step into a lead engineer position with real responsibility
• Join a stable, long-standing engineering team
• Clear pathway into future progression as the business evolves
• Consistent workload within a recession-resilient sector

Apply Now

If you are a seasoned Field Service Engineer looking for a step up into a lead role, or already operating at that level and seeking a more secure long-term opportunity, apply today.