Mechanical Fitter - Site Engineer

UK - Site based, customer premises, but office based in Willand | £33,000-£39,000 | 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | Company van and fuel card | Paid travel time

Introduction

We're looking for a hands-on Mechanical Fitter - Site Engineer to join our field service team. You'll be working predominantly off-site at customer locations, assembling, installing, maintaining and repairing industrial machinery and equipment.

Travel time is paid and a company van + fuel card is provided. This is a varied role - no two days are the same and you won't be stuck in a workshop.

Key Duties

• Build and install mechanical systems, structures and industrial equipment on customer sites, working to spec and deadlines.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance to keep machinery running efficiently and minimise downtime.
• Diagnose faults and carry out mechanical repairs on industrial equipment - bearings, gearboxes, hydraulics, conveyors, pumps etc.
• Read and work from engineering drawings to construct, install and modify mechanical systems and structures.
• Work safely on customer sites, follow permits/RAMS, and maintain high standards of workmanship.
• Complete job sheets, service reports and highlight any issues/recommendations to the client.

Requirements

• Proven experience in assembly, installation and maintenance of industrial machinery/equipment.
• Strong mechanical fitting skills - fitting, alignment, fault diagnosis, hand tools + power tools.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings - essential for installing systems correctly.
• Self-motivated, problem-solver, happy working independently on site.
• Full UK driving licence - essential due to travel. No points = preferred for insurance.

Desirable/Bonus:

• Experience constructing mechanical systems and structures from scratch.
• Hydraulics/pneumatics knowledge.
• Previous field service/site engineer experience.
• Welding skills or fabrication background.

What We Offer

• Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.
• Overtime available but no regular weekends/nights.
• Company van + fuel card provided for work use. Private use can be discussed.
• Paid travel time from home to first job.
• Competitive salary DOE + pension + holiday.

Interested?

If you're a practical, site-ready fitter who likes building from drawings and keeping industrial kit running, we want to hear from you.