Mechanical Engineer / Fitter


Company:	Infinity Recruitment Consultancy Ltd
Salary:	£34,000 - £45,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Spalding, PE12 9SF
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	4 Aug 2026
Closing date:	31 Aug 2026

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Summary

Our client based in Spalding are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer / Fitter to join a growing engineering services business. This is a varied role combining workshop and site-based work, servicing a wide range of industrial equipment including pumps, safety valves, electric motors, and gearboxes. You will be required to work Monday to Thursday: 7:30am – 4:00pm

and Friday: 7:30am – 3:00pm

You will work across multiple industries, including water management, drainage, power generation, and food manufacturing, providing high-quality maintenance, repair, installation, and commissioning services.

You should be flexible and willing to work occasional evenings and weekends to support urgent customer requirements. This role offers excellent long-term career prospects within a well-established engineering services environment.

Key Responsibilities

Service, inspect, overhaul, and commission industrial pumps and safety valves.

Carry out preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules and planned inspections.

Diagnose faults and undertake repairs, rebuilds, and installations.

Work with a variety of pump types, including centrifugal and positive displacement pumps.

Perform electrical fault-finding and basic electrical work associated with pumps, motors, and control systems.

Complete service reports, inspection reports, and maintenance documentation.

Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical manuals.

Ensure compliance with all health and safety procedures.

Participate in an on-call rota (approximately 1 week in 4) to provide emergency customer support. A mix of workshop and site based work.

Essential Skills & Experience

Proven experience maintaining, stripping, rebuilding, and repairing industrial pumps and/or safety valves.

Strong mechanical engineering background.

Experience diagnosing faults and rebuilding mechanical assemblies using industry best practices.

Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

Requirements for the Mechanical Fitter role

Full UK Driving Licence.

Experience working both in workshop environments and on customer sites.

Strong communication skills.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

HNC or equivalent engineering qualification.

Time-served mechanical or electrical apprenticeship.

CCSNG card.

Confined Space certification.

Experience within water, drainage, utilities, or power generation sectors.

Benefits on offer

Competitive salary based on experience.

Overtime opportunities paid at enhanced rates.

Paid technical and health & safety training.

Exposure to a wide range of industrial equipment and technologies.

Supportive and collaborative working environment.

Employee health and wellbeing support services.

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Immediate interviews available for successful suitable applicants. Send your CV for consideration.

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