Mechanical Fitter

Full time | Eric Wright Water (Dumfries)

Our business is truly special; part of the Eric Wright Group, and wholly owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose. Forward thinking and people focussed, we retain our traditional values and are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference every day. Our business would not be the business it is today without its people, we strive to develop and nurture talent, provide a positive healthy environment empowering our people to be the best they can be.

Our values: 

At the heart of everything we do are four core values:

• Integrity– We’re transparent, honest, and accountable. We build trust and deliver lasting impact.
• Excellence– We go beyond expectations with expertise, determination, and attention to detail.
• Respect– We’re inclusive, compassionate, and professional. Every voice matters.
• Innovation– We think differently, solve problems creatively, and embrace a “can do” attitude.

Our Ethos: 

Working at the Eric Wright Group of companies is truly special. Owned 100% by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose, which means that after reinvestment in the business, our profit is donated to charity via the Trust. This ownership structure provides a high level of stability for the Group and supports longer-term commercial and charitable strategies. Our reputation is built on our Chairman's founding principles of a company that must be profitable, ethical and farsighted, as a result we have people, community and social value at our heart. The companies across the Group regularly collaborate to deliver outstanding results on bespoke projects for both public and private sector clients.

We are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference in communities every day.

Equal opportunity statement: 

At Eric Wright Group, our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, who share of values, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger.

The role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Mechanical Fitter to work with our prestigious water company . The role is based in Dumfries with travel to sites in South West Scotland; there will be very limited working away from home and only in extenuating circumstances.

Responsibilities include:

• Undertake routine maintenance of mechanical equipment in accordance with the planned maintenance schedule
• Carry out fault finding to detect and repair any mechanical faults on equipment or instrumentation
• Remove and/or install mechanical equipment
• Provide out of hours emergency cover 24/7 on a rotational basis
• Advise and/or assist other Operatives / personnel where necessary
• Carry out all work within the agreed budgetary and time limits
• Complete all necessary work records, documentation and reports
• Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with company safety rules and health and safety legislation
• Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with relevant quality and environmental standards

About you 

The ideal candidate will be qualified to NVQ level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent in mechanical engineering, as well as having a water hygiene certificate and City & Guilds confined space certificate. It is essential that you have previous experience of working with pumping systems, installation, maintenance and repair of industrial plant equipment and working on water and wastewater treatment plants. You will have excellent communication skills both oral and written and enjoy working in a busy and motivated environment and as part of a team.

If you think you have the right personal qualities and technical skill set, we would love to hear from you.

We pay a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package. We are passionate about career development and expect you to help others to achieve their aspirations.

About us

Eric Wright Water Ltd is a multi-disciplinary engineering and construction company working in the water and wastewater industry. Our experienced project management and in-house operational teams work with our clients to provide a professional service. Our capabilities allow us to deliver solutions across the civil and MEICA spectrum. We operate framework contracts with a number of the key UK water companies. Our delivery model provides customer service and value to our clients.

Eric Wright Water aims to be the leader in our field, delivering excellence in engineering and construction within the water industry. We are committed to building long term working relationships with both our clients and suppliers and do this in the spirit of the ‘Eric Wright’ ethos of working in an honest, non-adversarial and collaborative manner. Our approach to project delivery is fully aligned to that of our clients in terms of Health and Safety and Environmental management; ‘If I cannot do it safely, I will not do it’.

Our clients benefit from our ability to provide a ‘one-stop-shop’ whereby we offer a comprehensive range of service covering project asset design, construction, installation, commissioning and handover, through to ongoing maintenance and management.

Department:
Water

Hours:
40 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Salary:
Competitive with excellent benefits

Benefits:
Excellent benefits including pension / Enhanced Holidays / Life assurance

Closing Date:
December 21st, 2025