Mechanical Fitter

Hampshire & I.O.W Region

Due to continued growth, we are currently recruiting for Mechanical Fitters to join our team. We have several water treatment upgrade projects running this year, with further projects due to start in 2025.  These projects are located across the Southern Water region, with the initial focus being in the central/southern Hampshire and I.O.W region.

We offer excellent opportunities to further your skills and your career.  With time, a Mechanical Fitters progression to site management or a technical specialism will be fully supported. 

Duties of the Mechanical Fitter include, but are not limited to;

• Report to the Site Supervisor and work alongside other trades in the Utilities Industry
• Undertaking Mechanical installation operations – pumps, large and small bore pipework, etc.
• Scoping new works, surveys, etc.
• Ensuring company safety policies are adhered to at all times
• Communicating plans, programmes and safe systems of work with project stakeholders and ensuring their understanding and compliance

Candidates are expected to have a strong commitment to health & safety ensuring that tasks are planned and executed safely and efficiently.

Required Skills/Qualifications

• Installation background within the water, power or other heavier industrial sectors
• CSCS Card
• JIB or equivalent mechanical tickets / qualifications
• Full UK Driving License

Beneficial Skills/Qualifications

• Slinger/Banksman Signaller
• C&G Medium Risk Confined Space
• Mobile Tower Erection (e.g. PASMA)
• Mobile Elevated Working Platforms (e.g. IPAF)
• First Aid at Work

About Trant:

Trant Engineering has a long history of engineering and construction excellence, delivering high quality EPC engineering and construction services throughout the UK and overseas. We successfully design & deliver complex engineering projects in sectors such as Process & Water, Energy, Defence, and Nuclear.

We offer clients a range of services including design, manufacturing, installation, construction and commissioning. Our in-house design and offsite manufacturing teams’ work closely to develop technology-based solutions with a strong focus on innovation and value engineering.

Our in-house multi-disciplinary services include civil, process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation, supplemented by the design and manufacture of Control Panels, MCC’s, PLC’s, SCADA and automation systems. We also provide a range of bespoke modular and containerised water & wastewater treatment systems.

We have over 1000 employees and with a healthy forward order book with a projected turnover of £180m this year, it is an exciting time to join a business where you can reach your full potential and develop your career.

Benefits:

At Trant, we offer the opportunity for career development within a professional and friendly safe working environment. We value our employee’s and strongly support and encourage individuals to gain professional qualifications, whilst offering the opportunity to work on projects of differing sizes within a variety of industry sectors.

Our company benefits package includes;

• Competitive salary
• 20 days holiday (increasing with service) + 8 bank holidays
• Company Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working (based on a core-hours system)
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistant Program
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Mentored support within our ‘Career Development Association’

Equal Opportunities:

Trant Engineering Limited is committed to equal opportunities for all and we do not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, gender, disability or age.

*Please note, due to the volume of applications we are not always able to contact each applicant individually. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.