Mechanical Fitter

Department: Water

Location: Deeside

OCU Group continues to experience sustained growth across the UK water industry, and we are now looking for experienced Mechanical Fitters to join our expanding Water sector team based in Bridgend.

This is an opportunity to join a business delivering critical wastewater infrastructure and treatment projects, supporting the installation, maintenance, and refurbishment of mechanical systems across operational water and wastewater sites.

As a Mechanical Fitter within OCU’s Water sector, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality mechanical installations and maintenance works, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing mechanical systems within wastewater infrastructure environments. This will include working on pumps, valves, pipework, motors, gearboxes, and associated mechanical equipment in line with technical drawings, specifications, and site requirements.

The role will involve carrying out mechanical installation and assembly activities across wastewater treatment facilities, supporting both new installations and refurbishment projects. You will also be responsible for fault finding and diagnosing issues on mechanical equipment and fluid power systems, using appropriate tools and techniques to identify and resolve problems efficiently.

Working safely is fundamental to the role, particularly within live operational wastewater environments and confined spaces. You will ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with company procedures, industry regulations, and health and safety standards.

You will work closely with engineers, supervisors, project managers, and wider site teams to ensure works are completed to programme and quality expectations.

Skills, Knowledge And Expertise

We are looking for candidates with hands-on mechanical fitting experience, ideally gained within the water or wastewater sector. Experience working on wastewater treatment projects is essential, alongside strong knowledge of pumps, pipework, valves, gearboxes, and associated mechanical systems.

You should be confident using a range of hand and power tools for installation, assembly, and maintenance activities, with the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications effectively.

A recognised mechanical qualification is required, alongside a valid CSCS card or equivalent safety certification. Knowledge of water hygiene standards and confined space working is highly desirable.

You will be a proactive team player with a strong focus on safety, quality, and delivering work to a high standard within fast-paced operational environments.

To ensure that everyone has a fair opportunity to join our team, please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment and interview process is, by emailing ***email_hidden***.