Mechanical Fitter

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