Mechanical Fitter
Reading
DK031025MECHFITTERREADING
Mechanical & Electrical
Permanent

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Discipline: Engineering

Speciality: Mechanical, Wastewater, Water

UK Residency Required: Yes

Salary: £41,500 - £50,232 per annum

Benefits: + Door to Door + OT + Pension etc

Apply by: 30/11/2025

Min Experience: years

OVERVIEW & ROLE DESCRIPTION

Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Fitter on behalf of a bespoke electrical and mechanical engineering company who manage the complete mechanical engineering process including design, manufacture and commissioning. They mainly work within Water Utilities.

Operating over 35 years, they are a family owned organisation who have gained a reputable name within the industry for their high-quality work and excellent customer service.

They have a client base which boasts some of the biggest names in the engineering sector. Mainly working within the Waste Water and Clean Water industries they provide a range of services including surveying through to design, fabrication, installation and implementation.

The Fitter will hold a technical role within the company and should set examples of excellent conduct and professionalism.  For individual projects, they will report to the assigned Project Manager.

This is a permanent position based out of Reading, Working Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 4:30pm. The pay rate is £19 – £23 per hour depending on experience. Perks include Van & Fuel Card, private use of van, door to door travel, overtime, discretionary bonuses, pension, wellness plan, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, training & development etc.

 

Responsibilities

  • Adhere to Companies Policies, Procedures & Legal Practices.
  • Adhere to the Companies Health & Safety Policies & Procedures.
  • Adhere to the Companies Quality Management system.
  • Adhere to the site-specific rules & regulations & to leave sites clean & tidy.
  • To follow, read & sign the RAMS (Risk & Method Statements)
  • Be able to read, understand and follow design drawings 2D/3D.
  • Mechanical Installations & Repairs including Pumps, Fans & Gearboxes.
  • General Steel Work, Handrail, CAT Ladders, Platforms.

 

Skills & Attributes

  • Water industry experience (preferred)
  • Full mechanical apprenticeship or qualifications.
  • CSCS Card.
  • Understand Engineering drawings.
  • Ability to work independently and unsupervised.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
  • An excellent understanding of Health and Safety.
  • Full UK Driving Licence.

 

Note:- Apex Resourcing Solutions are acting as an Employment Agency

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Water industry experience (preferred)
  • Full mechanical apprenticeship or qualifications.
  • CSCS Card.
  • Understand Engineering drawings.
  • Ability to work independently and unsupervised.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
  • An excellent understanding of Health and Safety.
  • Full UK Driving Licence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Adhere to Companies Policies, Procedures & Legal Practices.
  • Adhere to the Companies Health & Safety Policies & Procedures.
  • Adhere to the Companies Quality Management system.
  • Adhere to the site-specific rules & regulations & to leave sites clean & tidy.
  • To follow, read & sign the RAMS (Risk & Method Statements)
  • Be able to read, understand and follow design drawings 2D/3D.
  • Mechanical Installations & Repairs including Pumps, Fans & Gearboxes.
  • General Steel Work, Handrail, CAT Ladders, Platforms.

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