Mechanical Fitter

CV-LibraryWF10, Castleford, City and Borough of WakefieldpermanentPosted: 27 March 2026
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Are you a skilled Mechanical Engineer with experience working with pump sets?

Can you assist the field service team when required?

Are you looking for a position with great development opportunities?

Then get in touch! Kingston Barnes is recruiting for a Mechanical Workshop Fitter for our client in the Castleford area.

The Role:

This position involves around workshop-based dismantling, refurbishment, and assembly of pump and diesel sets. The working hours in the workshop are Monday to Thursday: 08:00 – 16:30, Friday: 08:00 – 13:30.

Key Responsibilities:

* Dismantling, rebuilding, and refurbishing pumps and diesel sets in the workshop

* Ensuring all inspection and assembly documentation is complete

* Following procedures, policies, and work instructions

* Electrical inspection of pumps

* Mechanical measurement of components and critical dimensions

* Pressure testing pump sets

* Assisting with the field service department as and when required

Requirements:

* Expereince in a Mechanical Fitter role

* Experience with diesel pump sets or rotating equipment

* Mechanical apprenticeship, qualifications, or time served

* Experience working in a similar role within an industrial or manufacturing environment

* Fault-finding skills

* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Desirable qualifications/training:

* CSCS Card

* Confined space training

* Lifting & Slinging

* Water Hygiene qualified

Benefits:

* Salary up to £40,000

* Pension 3% employer 5% employee

* Life Assurance 4 x salary

* 25 days holiday + banks, and the ability to by another 5 days

* Overtime rates (Between 1.5x – 2x)

* Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

* Half day on a Friday

* EAP

* Enhanced sick pay

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