Mechanical Fitter
Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:
- We are offering a competitive starting salary of £40,110.
- 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.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day! Additional days in lieu of working any bank holidays.
- 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. Could this be you?
Work type: Permanent. You’ll be working 37 hours per week plus additional overtime as required.
What we do!
Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this.
We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity.
New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. Process & Pumping are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.
As a Mechanical Fitter, you will undertake maintenance of Yorkshire Waters Mechanical assets across wastewater treatment and clean water pumping sites. Mobile working as part of a Service Centre Asset Maintenance Department to deliver Planned & Reactive maintenance. Driving to deliver improved asset reliability through effective decision making
Where you fit in!
We are looking for a skilled Mechanical Fitter to work across various remote locations. In this role, you will be responsible for completing both planned and reactive mechanical tasks within agreed timescales, quality standards, and cost expectations.
You will work closely with the Service Centre Coordinator to prioritise workloads effectively and maintain strong relationships with operational teams, customers, suppliers, and contract partners.
Key responsibilities include diagnosing mechanical faults, carrying out repairs, servicing, strip‑downs, rebuilds, and testing of pumps. You will be required to replace key components, install a range of pumps along with associated equipment and pipework on customer sites, and assess or condemn faulty equipment for return to the workshop for repair.
You will also support the Service Centre Team and the Mitigation Department by carrying out pre‑hire and post‑hire assessments and assisting with the installation of temporary mobile plant hire, particularly relating to pipework and associated mechanical connections.
You must adhere to all Health & Safety policies and standards, including identifying hazards, implementing mitigations, and reporting them into the company’s hazard database to ensure root causes are addressed.
The role requires producing risk assessments and method statements when a permit to work is needed. You will also use a Toughbook and/or iPad to capture work activity and update job status in line with workflow processes.
Additional responsibilities include supporting the development and training of apprentices and less experienced team members, as well as identifying opportunities to improve value and service within the Maintenance Function.
Installation and commissioning of new plant and equipment to relevant standards is essential. You will proactively identify and report follow‑on work or areas requiring improvement, and you will be expected to specify parts and equipment required for procurement as part of your day‑to‑day duties.
What skills, experience & qualifications you will need:
- It is an essential requirement that you hold a recognised Mechanical craft/Technician Apprenticeship and either a City & Guilds/ ONC/ BTEC/ NVQ/ HNC/ HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or Eng Tech.
- 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.
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.
Do we sound like your cup of tea?
If you’ve got experience in operations and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.
Recruitment Process:
Advert closing – 6th February 2026
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.
Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
Mechanical Fitter