Mechanical Fitter

What Are We Looking For?

Our Mechanical team is looking for a Mechanical Fitter to join our Darlington office on a permanent basis. You will be joining a team that is experienced, working on water projects across the UK.

Please note this position will require flexibility on working location, with accommodation provided by RSE.

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?

NVQ OR City and Guilds Qualified

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.

Full UK Driving Licence

Who Are We?

RSE is a trusted clean water technology company, developing market leading products and solutions for purifying drinking water, recycling wastewater and cleaning water in industrial processes. We are disrupting the water sector, delivering water treatment products, technologies, and services to clients across the UK. RSE provides offsite modular build solutions using a low-carbon approach compared to traditional construction methods and our unique offering to the market focuses on innovation, efficiency, and excellence.

Established in 1982, RSE has grown into one of the most prominent MEICA engineering businesses in the UK water industry. We have created a complete in-house and 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, to ensure we’re on hand for all our clients’ needs.

Our service offering presents industry-leading innovative solutions and our dedicated staff play a key role in delivering our sustainability and wider business goals. With over 1800 staff across our group of companies, our strategic ambition 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 and giving our people the opportunity and responsibility to take an entrepreneurial approach in their career development.

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