Lead Mechanical Fitter

Are you an experienced Mechanical Fitter with a passion for quality, safety, and teamwork? We're looking for a skilled professional to lead the installation, testing and inspection of mechanical systems on construction sites.

This is a hands-on role where your expertise will directly contribute to the safe and successful delivery of complex mechanical and electrical (M&E) projects.

What you'll do

You'll be part of a team that values safety, quality, and innovation while making a meaningful impact on essential infrastructure projects.

You'll be working in varied and challenging site environments that offer real career growth, including opportunities to progress into supervision or site management roles.

You'll also:

• lead the mechanical installation of M&E systems, including large and small-bore pipework (ductile, stainless, carbon steel and plastic)
• carry out isolations and pressure testing independently, in line with E&M safety rules
• complete relevant certification and quality and assurance documentation
• support fault finding and commissioning activities
• maintain high standards of site safety, housekeeping, and waste management
• mentor junior fitters and apprentices, promoting best practices and continuous improvement
• coordinate with site supervisors and managers to ensure smooth progress of installations.

What you'll need

• Experience in M&E installation within the water industry.
• Understanding of DSEAR applications and CompEx 11 certification.
• Proven competence in installing both large and small-bore pipework.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings with minimal supervision.
• Authorisation to carry out isolations and pressure testing.
• Knowledge of WIMES, CDM 2015, and Construction Industry Safety Regulations.
• Strong communication and coordination skills, especially in multi-disciplinary environments.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.