Industrial Pump Fitter

This is a Starting Point Recruitment vacancy. My client is recruiting for an Industrial Pump Fitter. You will play a key role within the Pump Repair Department, carrying out the dismantling, inspection, repair, refurbishment, assembly, and testing of a wide range of industrial pumping equipment. Working to high engineering standards, the Pump Fitter is responsible for diagnosing mechanical faults, producing detailed inspection reports, and rebuilding pumps to OEM specifications to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation before installation or return to service.

This role requires a strong mechanical engineering background, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while maintaining the highest standards of quality, health and safety, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Dismantle, inspect, repair, refurbish, and reassemble a wide variety of industrial pumps, including centrifugal, positive displacement, submersible, vertical, multistage, and dosing pumps.
• Conduct thorough mechanical inspections of pumps and associated equipment, identifying wear, damage, failure modes, and potential root causes.
• Produce clear, accurate inspection reports detailing component condition, recommended repairs, replacement parts, and estimated repair requirements.
• Measure critical components using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, vernier calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges, and depth gauges to ensure compliance with engineering tolerances.
• Replace bearings, seals, shafts, sleeves, impellers, wear rings, gaskets, couplings, mechanical seals, and other rotating equipment components.
• Assemble pumps to manufacturer specifications, ensuring correct clearances, tolerances, torque settings, and alignment.
• Perform pressure testing, rotation checks, and functional testing prior to dispatch.
• Interpret engineering drawings, exploded diagrams, technical manuals, assembly instructions, and repair documentation.
• Accurately record inspection findings, measurements, repair activities, and parts requirements using workshop documentation or computerized maintenance systems.
• Assist in diagnosing mechanical failures and recommend cost-effective repair solutions.
• Ensure all completed work meets company quality standards and customer specifications.
• Support installation teams where required with commissioning, troubleshooting, or site-based repairs.
• Maintain workshop housekeeping standards and ensure work areas remain clean, organized, and safe.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve workshop efficiency, repair quality, and turnaround times.
• Assist with stock control of components, consumables, and tooling.
• Support emergency repair work and breakdown response where operational requirements demand.

• Working in accordance with company''s Health & Safety policies and current legislation.
• Ensure safe use of workshop machinery, lifting equipment, cranes, and power tools.
• Wear and maintain appropriate PPE at all times.
• Complete risk assessments and follow safe systems of work.
• Maintain compliance with Quality Management procedures and environmental standards.
• Report hazards, near misses, defective equipment, or unsafe working conditions promptly.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, quality workmanship, and safe working practices.

• Strong mechanical fitting experience within industrial engineering, rotating equipment, pumps, motors, or similar heavy engineering environments.
• Good understanding of industrial pump operation, maintenance, and refurbishment.
• Experience dismantling and rebuilding rotating machinery.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical faults and determine suitable repair methods.
• Competent in reading engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments and workshop equipment.
• Good understanding of bearings, seals, shafts, couplings, impellers, and alignment principles.
• Ability to prioritize workloads and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
• Good written communication skills for producing detailed inspection reports.
• Computer literate with the ability to complete electronic job documentation where required.

• GCSEs (or equivalent), including Mathematics and English.
• Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Fitting, Maintenance Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent industry experience.

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience working with industrial pumps and rotating equipment.
• Knowledge of electric motors and gearbox assemblies.
• Health & Safety qualifications such as IOSH Working Safely.
• Overhead crane, forklift, or lifting and slinging certification.
• Confined Space or Working at Height training.
• Experience working within ISO 9001 quality systems.

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Reliable and self-motivated.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude towards continuous improvement.
• Flexible approach to workload and overtime when required.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.