Mechanical Fitter

4 weeks ago


Kent Street, United Kingdom RSE Full time

What Are We Looking For?


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RSE is currently seeking Mechanical Fitters to join our Basingstoke facility. You will be joining a team that is experienced, working on Southern Water and Thames Water projects across the Southern Region of England. You’ll ideally be based in Basingstoke, or the surrounding areas to service the client Your role will involve all aspects of maintenance tasks.

Some of Your Key Duties Include:

  • Dismantle and re-assemble mechanical assemblies.
  • Inspect equipment and identify faulty components.
  • Ensure quality, environmental and health and safety procedures are adhered to.
  • Carry out preventative maintenance work on plant and equipment.
  • Assist other disciplines when required.
  • Ensure safe use of hand tools, machinery, and other equipment.
  • Ensure equipment is maintained to a high and safe standard.

What Do You Need?

  • Possess a mechanical understanding and knowledge of Hydraulic, Pneumatic and Hydrostatic systems.
  • The ability to understand and use schematics and maintenance drawings to analyse, assess, and find faults within these systems.
  • To be organised and have the ability to plan a sequence of events, which are required to remove and reinstall components within a working system.
  • Capable of self-checking work and to possess high personal standards with respect to Environment, Quality and Health & Safety.

Who Are We?

RSE is the leading contractor of choice in the design, build & maintenance of water treatment & water recycling equipment. Delivering products and services to clients across the UK, our unique offering to the market focuses on innovation, efficiency, and excellence.

Established in 1982, RSE has grown into one of the most prominent specialist engineering businesses in the UK water industry. We have created an in-house full-service capability from project inception through to design, fabrication, and delivery by means of installation and commissioning. We additionally have one of the largest servicing and maintenance teams in the market space, to ensure we’re on hand for all our client needs.

We have created a service offering for our clients that presents innovative solutions to our industry and our dedicated staff play a key role in delivering our business and sustainability goals. We have grown to over 1700 staff across our Group of companies, with a strategic ambition that will see the business continue to grow as we expand our operations and diversify our products. One of RSE’s key focuses is driving servant leadership, giving our people the opportunity and responsibility to take an entrepreneurial approach in their roles to further their careers.

What RSE Offer

To build successful teams and drive the level of quality that RSE is renowned for, we know we need the best people in industry. Not only do we require the relevant skillsets, but we also need people with the right attitude and mentality to thrive and grow in such an innovative industry.

At RSE, you’ll be given every opportunity to set the path of your own career through our Business Streams and work in an environment that will require you to rise to the challenge of working for a market leader.

  • Industry leading rate of £20.97/per hour with overtime available
  • A flexible career development path, with no restrictions on where your career can go
  • Holiday Allowance of 31 days per year, rising to 33 days per year after 2 years’ service
  • Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Cycle to Work
  • Discounted National Gym Membership
  • Professional Fees Paid
  • Employee Discount Platform
  • EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme
  • Access to our network of health professionals including mental health champions and occupational health nurse

In a flourishing sector where there are vast career opportunities available, we believe our niche offering to the market means our people have the space to thrive and innovate our industry. If you’re interested in a career with a company that will harness your skills and provides you with the support to create your own future, then please apply. We’re excited to take you on the journey and continuing to grow as the UK water industry’s contractor of choice.


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