Site Fitter

Location: Staffordshire

Site Fitter / Installation Engineer – Water Industry
Leading UK Engineering Contractor (Major Infrastructure Group)
📍 Nationwide role | Base:
Stoke-on-Trent
🚐 UK travel required – working away up to 4 nights per week
Competitive salary + overtime | Long-term stability | Full training & progression
A well-established UK engineering contractor, part of a major infrastructure group with a multi-billion-pound order book, is looking to appoint a Site Fitter / Installation Engineer to support growing water treatment and process engineering projects across the UK.
This is a hands-on, site-based role offering nationwide work, long-term security, and genuine career development within a critical, recession-resistant industry.
What’s in it for you

* Long-term, secure role with a major UK contractor

* Work on large-scale water and infrastructure projects nationwide

* Full training provided (NVQs, CSCS, IPAF, Confined Space & more)

* Clear career progression within a national engineering group

* Strong safety culture and professional site standards

* Competitive salary and benefits package

The Role
You’ll be responsible for installing, servicing, and commissioning water treatment equipment on sites across the UK.

Key responsibilities:

* Mechanical installation and fitting of water treatment equipment

* Servicing, maintenance, and commissioning activities

* Working safely in environments including confined spaces and at height

* Taking ownership of site tasks and reporting issues promptly

* Supporting continuous improvement and positive client relationships
What We’re Looking For
Essential:

* Mechanical fitting or hands-on engineering experience

* Experience with in the water industry or similar heavy engineering environment

* Strong health & safety awareness

* Willingness to travel nationwide and stay away during the week

* Team-focused, reliable, and proactive attitude

* Basic IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

* Full UK driving licence
Desirable (training provided):

* NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

* CSCS / CPCS

* PASMA / IPAF

* Confined Space

* SSSTS

* First Aid

* Plant operation tickets
Benefits

* Generous holiday allowance (increasing with service) + option to buy more

* Pension scheme

* Private medical options

* Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)

* Structured training and long-term career development
Why Apply?
This is a role for engineers who want steady work, proper backing, and a future. The business invests heavily in training, promotes from within, and plans for the long term — not just the next project.
If you’re a practical engineer who wants stability, progression, and nationwide project exposure, this role delivers