M&E Craft Fitter (Area 1) Belfast
Through targeted planned and responsive reactive maintenance activities the Craft Fitter will ensure that equipment availability is optimized and that NIW is able to comply with its regulatory and statutory obligations.
The M&E Craft Maintenance Fitter will operate under the direct supervision of the Band 5 M&E Field Manager as part of a team to ensure that mechanical equipment throughout Customer & Operations Directorate (C&OD) is effectively maintained.
Please refer to the Candidate Brief below for further details of role responsibilities.
Candidates MUST be able to demonstrate in their application and where necessary at interview that they meet the following, essential criteria:
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
Have a relevant Mechanical National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) level 3 AND have completed a mechanical apprenticeship WITH a minimum of three years relevant post apprenticeship trade experience working as a mechanical fitter.
Hold a full, current driving licence or have access to a form of transport to enable you to fulfil your responsibilities.
Potential employees must have a permanent residence within 25 miles travelling distance by public road to one of the following postcodes:
Kennedy Way Hub - Blackstaff Road, Belfast, BT11 9DT
Greenisland Wastewater Treatment Works - Shore Road, Greenisland, Antrim, BT38 8TY
as measured by RAC Route Planner from full postcode to full postcode via the ‘shortest route’ selection on the website. This is to enable NI Water to meet its key customer service requirements and deliver effective services to customers, particularly in respect of the need to respond promptly to out of hours emergencies
What is on Offer
Salary
Basic salary of £33,978.61 per annum
Location
Area 1: Kennedy Way Hub: Blackstaff Road, Belfast, BT11 9DT
What we Offer
Generous annual leave and public/privilege holidays
Flexible working and family friendly policies
Hybrid Working (applicable to some of our roles after three months following onboarding and training)
Occupational sick pay
Employee assistance programmes
Cycle to work scheme
One of the largest corporate volunteering schemes in NI
Award winning health and wellbeing programme which focuses on supporting four key area of employee health; Physical, Mental, Social and Financial
How to Apply
To submit your application, please click the APPLY icon.
For additional information about the role please download a Candidate Brief below.
Closing date for submission of Applications: Wednesday 8th April
Interview dates (week commencing): Week commencing 20th April 2026