Engineering professionals
150102192

£40,000 - £45,000 Per Annum

Full Time

Permanent

Bedford, Bedfordshire

Engineering And Technical

Posted 6 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

Fitter / Site Engineer
Bedford & UK Sites

Pertemps are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing engineering business for a Fitter / Site Engineer to join their operations team on a permanent basis.
This is a hands-on role offering a mix of site-based engineering work and workshop support, ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys variety, responsibility, and customer-facing work.

Salary & Package
  • £40,000 – £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
  • Full-time, permanent position
  • Company van provided
  • Opportunity for site-based and workshop-based work
Key Responsibilities
  • Installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and rectification of engineering equipment on customer sites
  • Delivery of site-based engineering works in line with project scope, safety, quality, and schedule requirements
  • Fault finding and resolution of mechanical and/or electrical issues encountered during site activities
  • Liaising with project managers, customers, and internal stakeholders to ensure effective delivery
  • Providing engineering coverage alongside the existing Site Engineer to ensure continuity and resilience
  • Supporting workshop operations during non-site periods, including:
    • Assembly and production of OEM equipment
    • Testing and inspection of completed assemblies
    • Assisting with improvements to products and processes
  • Ensuring all work complies with company, site, and customer safety standards
  • Supporting documentation, standardisation, and knowledge transfer of site engineering activities
  • Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across site and workshop operations
Requirements
  • Engineering qualification (Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline) or equivalent practical experience
  • Proven experience in site-based engineering, installation, commissioning, or field service
  • Strong hands-on engineering capability with a practical, problem-solving approach
  • Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues independently on site
  • Experience working in customer-facing environments
  • Good understanding of safety, quality, and compliance requirements
Skills & Knowledge
  • Strong mechanical fitting and general engineering skills
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and documentation
  • Flexible and adaptable, able to move between site and workshop environments
  • Able to work on own initiative while also contributing effectively within a team
  • Reliable, resilient, and able to maintain attention to detail under pressure
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and professionalism at all times

Apply now or contact Pertemps for more information.

Abigail Attwood

abigail.attwood@pertemps.co.uk

01179 294422

Division 150

Pertemps Bristol

Unit 2, Balmoral House

Harbourside

Bristol

BS1 5LW

01179 294422 / 01179 226500

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