Pump Fitter

We’re looking for a hands-on Pump Fitter to join a busy engineering workshop in Huddersfield. You’ll work alongside a supportive team of multi-skilled engineers, helping keep a wide range of rotating and electro-mechanical equipment performing at its best.

Hours & Pay

• 35-40K DOE 

• Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm

• Overtime available: time and a half during weekdays, double time after the first 4 hours on Saturdays, and double time on Sundays

Job Description of a Pump Fitter: 

• Overhauling and restoring pumps, motors, fans, gearboxes and similar equipment

• Stripping down units, identifying faults, diagnosing issues and carrying out repairs

• Building and configuring gearboxes from stocked components to match customer specifications

• Occasionally attending customer sites when required

• Taking part in overtime work when necessary

Requirements of a Pump Fitter

• Previous hands-on experience working with pumps or other rotating equipment

• Strong mechanical aptitude and confidence with strip-downs and re-builds

• Ability to fault-find and diagnose mechanical issues

• Understanding of tolerances, bearings, seals and general workshop practices

• Ability to read technical drawings (desirable)

• Experience with electric motors or gearboxes (advantageous but not essential)

• A positive attitude, good teamwork, and willingness to learn

• Flexibility for occasional site work and overtime

Benefits

• Training and development to broaden your skills across oeration, with a particular focus on electrical testing and balancing of rotating assemblies as your experience grows

• 23 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

• Company pension scheme (statutory contribution level)

• Death-in-service benefit at 2× annual salary

If you’re practical, mechanically minded fitter and keen to develop your expertise, this role offers long-term stability and plenty of variety in a well-equipped workshop.

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