Hampshire / South Coast · Mechanical Engineering · Demand: Moderate

Mechanical Fitter Jobs in Portsmouth

Portsmouth has a solid construction job market — waterfront regeneration, defence and naval infrastructure, residential demand across Hampshire, and higher education construction create consistent opportunities.

Typical pay: £19–£28 per hour · Card required: JIB-PMES card or CSCS Blue Card — NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Fitter Jobs in Portsmouth — What to Expect

How to qualify as a Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical fitters typically hold NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or Plumbing and Heating Technology. A JIB-PMES card confirms competence for site access on M&E programmes. Many mechanical fitters come from a plumbing or heating background and develop into commercial M&E work.

Career progression

Mechanical fitters progress to M&E working supervisor, M&E site supervisor, M&E project manager, or mechanical contracts manager. Commercial M&E experience opens doors to major programme work and strong day rates.

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Register for Mechanical Fitter Jobs in Portsmouth

Mechanical fitters with commercial M&E experience are in consistent demand across the UK. Register with Phoenix Gray and tell us your specific experience — HVAC, pipework, ductwork — and we will match you to live vacancies.

What you get when you register:

Access to live vacancies in Portsmouth
Temp, contract and permanent options
Weekly pay on qualifying temp assignments
Dedicated consultant for your trade
Fast registration — no lengthy forms
No fees — registration is always free

Typical Mechanical Fitter Duties in Portsmouth

HVAC pipework installation

Ductwork installation

Plant room equipment

Fan coil unit installation

Valves and fittings

Pressure testing

Project Types Recruiting Mechanical Fitters in Portsmouth

Waterfront regenerationDefence and naval constructionResidential and housingHigher education