Diesel Pump Engineer (Workshop & Field)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company benefits

Training

Progression

Overtime

Company van

Fuel card

Company bonus

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment seeks a Diesel Pump Engineer for a Derby-based, East Midlands patch role, split between the workshop and customer sites across the region.

You will service, maintain and repair diesel pump equipment with full training provided, plus overtime opportunities. The role includes a company vehicle, fuel card and benefits, supporting long-term career progression within the specialist pumping industry.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering or fitting background.
• Experience with diesel engines, pumps, plant equipment or similar machinery.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willing to work across workshop and field-based roles.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair diesel-powered pump equipment
• Workshop and field-based role covering the East Midlands
• Inspect, prepare and test pump hire equipment ready for customer use
• Attend customer sites to install, service and maintain pumping systems
• Diagnose mechanical faults and complete repairs
• Carry out servicing on diesel engines and associated components
• Full training provided on specialist pump equipment
• Participate in an on-call rota
• Derby-based role covering the East Midlands region

Skills

Diesel engines

Mechanical fitting

Fault diagnosis

On-site servicing

Job description

Diesel Pump Engineer (Workshop & Field)

35,000 - 45,000 + Company Benefits + Training + Progression + Overtime + Company Van + Fuel Card + Company Bonus

Derby (East Midlands Patch)

Are you a Diesel Pump Engineer looking for a local patch role with a global pump hire company, offering a varied position split between workshop and field-based work, overtime opportunities, and excellent career progression within the specialist pumping industry?

This specialist pumping solutions provider delivers high-performance pump hire equipment and engineered fluid handling systems to the construction, mining, utilities, and industrial sectors. Supporting critical operations including dewatering, wastewater management, and flood control, they provide reliable pumping solutions trusted by contractors, infrastructure providers, and environmental operators across the UK.

In this role, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing diesel-driven pump equipment from the workshop, while also attending customer sites across the East Midlands to support installation, commissioning and maintenance activities. You will work on a variety of mechanical systems, including diesel engines, pumps and associated equipment, with specialist training provided to develop your technical expertise.

This role would suit a Diesel Pump Engineer, Mechanical Fitter, Plant Engineer or Service Engineer looking for a varied workshop and field-based role, offering overtime, a company vehicle and long-term career progression within the specialist pumping industry.

The Role:

• Service, maintain and repair diesel-powered pump equipment
• Workshop and field-based role covering the East Midlands
• Inspect, prepare and test pump hire equipment ready for customer use
• Attend customer sites to install, service and maintain pumping systems
• Diagnose mechanical faults and complete repairs
• Carry out servicing on diesel engines and associated components
• Full training provided on specialist pump equipment
• Participate in an on-call rota
• Derby-based role covering the East Midlands region

The Person:

• Mechanical engineering or fitting background
• Experience working on diesel engines, pumps, plant equipment or similar machinery
• Confident diagnosing mechanical faults and carrying out repairs
• Looking to develop specialist skills within diesel pump systems
• Full UK driving licence
• Commutable to Derby

Reference: BBBH26283A

Diesel, Pump Engineer, Field Service, Mechanical,Diesel, Plant, Service, Workshop, Maintenance, Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Burton upon Trent, East Midlands, Lincolnshire

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.