About the Role
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 gearboxesMechanical fitting of pipework, valves and flanged systemsMaintenance and overhaul of rotating equipmentWorking on conveyors, screens and treatment plant machineryReading and interpreting mechanical drawingsFault finding and breakdown repairsAssisting with commissioning activitiesThis is hands-on industrial mechanical work - not automotive or workshop-based fitting.RequirementsTo 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 environmentExperience working on pumps, motors and rotating equipmentAbility to read and work from technical drawingsFull UK driving licence preferredDesirable:Experience within water treatment, wastewater or utilitiesConfined space trainingIPAF or PASMA certificationApplicants must have demonstrable industrial mechanical experience.What's On Offer£28 - £30 per hour (depending on experience)Up to 50 hours per weekOvertime availableLong-term contract (up to 5 years)Stable infrastructure projectImmediate starts availableIf you are a qualified Mechanical Fitter seeking long-term contract work in Bristol, apply now with your CV.