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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