Details:
- Salary: £50,000 - 55,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: GU1 Guildford Surrey
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Service & Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
Location: Ascot & Cannock, covering Thames Water, Anglian Water and Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water sites.
Salary: Competitive + Overtime + Benefits
My Client is seeking a Service & Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) to join their Technical Services team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the inspection, servicing, maintenance, repair, installation and commissioning of odour control equipment across a variety of water and wastewater treatment sites.
This is a hands-on field-based role working across Sewage Treatment Works and Pumping Stations, offering a varied workload and the opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on odour control systems, pumps, fans, ductwork and pipework.
* Inspect, diagnose and repair mechanical faults safely and efficiently.
* Install, modify and commission new mechanical equipment.
* Perform mechanical testing, airflow sampling and marker compound gas testing.
* Complete site inspections and ensure all work complies with current standards and regulations.
* Maintain accurate maintenance records and site documentation.
* Ensure asset registers and preventative maintenance programmes remain up to date.
* Provide technical support and advice to colleagues, clients and trainees.
* Support emergency call-outs and occasional overtime requirements.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally possess:
* City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, BTEC or HNC qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
* Completed Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience.
* Proven experience carrying out maintenance, fault finding and repair of mechanical equipment in an industrial environment.
* Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
* Good IT, literacy and numeracy skills.
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
* A proactive approach to safety and quality.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
Essential Certifications
* CSCS or CNSG Safety Card.
* Thames Water Safety Passport (desirable).
* Mechanical Engineering Qualification (C&G or NVQ).
What's on Offer?
* Opportunity to work within the UK water and wastewater sector.
* Varied and challenging field-based role.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
* Exposure to specialist odour control technologies.
* Overtime opportunities available.
* Long-term career progression within a growing engineering business.
Additional Information
* Some weekend and night work may be required to support operational requirements.
* The role is predominantly site-based and involves working outdoors in a range of environments.
* Candidates must be physically fit and willing to undertake additional training, including Confined Space Entry certification.
* My Client operates a strict non-smoking policy across all offices, vehicles, buildings and client sites