Galliford Try
UK-based construction group delivering building, infrastructure and specialist services across public and private sectors.
Mechanical Fitters
Install and maintain mechanical systems for water treatment projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Complete mechanical installation tasks safely, adhering to client specifications and AVRS safety rules. • Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and promote a positive safety culture. • Deliver installation work to contract quality standards and project quality plans. • Coach and mentor Mechanical Improvers and Apprentices. • Collaborate effectively within the mechanical installation team. • Interpret mechanical installation drawings with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸mechanical installation
- ▸safety compliance
- ▸quality delivery
- ▸mentoring apprentices
- ▸team collaboration
- ▸drawing interpretation
What You Bring
Candidates must be able to interpret mechanical installation drawings and carry out installations with minimal supervision. Required qualifications include appropriate trade credentials, CSCS or CCNSG, and a full UK driving licence, supported by solid industrial experience. • Hold relevant trade qualifications, CSCS or CCNSG, and a full UK driving licence. • Possess solid industrial experience; water‑industry experience is desirable. • Desirable certifications include SSSTS, EUSR water hygiene, PASMA/IPAF, confined‑space and first‑aid qualifications.
Requirements
- ▸cscs
- ▸ccnsg
- ▸uk licence
- ▸industrial experience
- ▸water industry
- ▸sssts
Benefits
The role is Mechanical Fitter – AVRS, covering the Thames Water and Anglian Water regions. It offers competitive hourly rates, a 42‑hour contracted week (Monday–Friday), and paid travel time in addition to contracted hours. We offer a robust order book of over £3.8 billion, providing the chance to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects. Employees benefit from high‑quality training, career‑path initiatives, and the ‘Be Well’ programme supporting physical and mental wellbeing. Our Agile Working programme gives flexibility in when, where and how work is performed. The benefits package includes generous holiday entitlement (with purchase options), corporate discounts, a Cycle‑to‑Work scheme, a comprehensive pension, and a Save As You Earn share purchase scheme. Private medical options, employee assistance 24/7, and paid membership to a relevant professional association are also available. Galliford Try welcomes full‑time, reduced‑hours or flexible working arrangements and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, even if they do not meet every criterion. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview any candidate with a long‑term health condition or disability who meets the essential criteria and can discuss reasonable adjustments. • Competitive hourly rates, 42‑hour week, and paid travel time. • Generous holiday entitlement with the option to purchase additional days. • Corporate discounts, Cycle‑to‑Work scheme, and comprehensive pension plan. • Save As You Earn share purchase scheme and private medical options. • Paid membership to a professional association and 24/7 employee assistance programme. • Access to the ‘Be Well’ wellbeing programme and Agile Working flexibility.
Work Environment
Onsite