Aligra P&E
Mechanical and Electrical Fitter
Location: Swindon, Wiltshire
Contract Type: Temp to Perm
Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 per annum (£673–£769 per week)
Hours: 06:30am – 4pm, Monday to Friday
Are you an experienced Mechanical and Electrical Fitter looking for a new challenge supporting vital UK MOD projects? Join our multi-disciplinary maintenance team based in Swindon, delivering technical expertise on cutting-edge equipment for water treatment and deployment systems.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive, fast-paced environment. We offer a temp to perm contract, regular working hours, and opportunities for travel across the UK and overseas.
Have you worked for Babcock, QinetiQ, or Leonardo? Then this could be the job for you!
What we offer:
· Competitive salary paid weekly
· Full UK driving licence essential
· Support with obtaining UK Security Clearance
· Opportunities for career progression and travel
· Work on high-profile defence projects
Your role will include:
· Providing mechanical and electrical support for water, hydraulic, and fuel systems
· Reading and fault-finding using wiring diagrams and schematics
· Maintaining and inspecting packaged water treatment equipment
· Managing junior technicians and reporting on equipment condition
· Demonstrating safe chemical handling practices
What we need from you:
· NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical or Multi-Skilled Engineering
· Proven experience with pumps, compressors, generators and hydraulic systems
· Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
· Competent in Microsoft Office
· Willingness to travel UK-wide and occasionally overseas
Ready to join our team?
Apply now to become a key player in supporting defence equipment maintenance and development.
For further information or questions, please contact our recruitment team
Mechanical and Electrical Fitter role based in Swindon, Wiltshire, supporting vital UK MOD projects. Temp to perm contract paying £35,000–£40,000 per annum (£673–£769 per week), working 06:30am–4pm Monday to Friday. You’ll join a multi-disciplinary maintenance team working on water treatment and deployment systems, with travel opportunities across the UK and occasionally overseas.
- Temp to perm opportunity with weekly pay
- £35
- 000–£40
- 000 per annum (£673–£769 per week)
- Monday to friday 06:30am–4pm shifts
- Swindon-based with UK and occasional overseas travel
- Work on high-profile UK mod defence projects
- Full UK driving licence essential
- Support with obtaining UK security clearance
- Nvq level 3 (or equivalent) in mechanical
- Electrical or multi-skilled engineering required
This role offers stable weekday hours and the chance to work on high-profile defence equipment in a supportive, fast-paced team. You’ll develop your skills across mechanical and electrical systems, with genuine progression and funded support towards UK Security Clearance. If you’ve worked with Babcock, QinetiQ, or Leonardo, you’ll feel right at home.