Field Mechanical Engineer – Water Infrastructure

HYDRO INTERNATIONAL (UK) LTD; Heathfield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual discretionary bonus

Overnight subsistence allowance

Life cover (2x salary)

Company pension

Sick pay policy

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Flu vaccinations

DSE eye tests

Mental Health support

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Hydro International is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our Heathfield, East Sussex team. This hands-on field role involves installing, testing and commissioning water filtration systems on sewage treatment sites, with regular site visits and travel.

You'll work away from home, on heights and in confined spaces, collaborating with other engineers across the UKWWS network. A City & Guilds qualification and a recognised apprenticeship are required.

Qualifications

• UK driving licence required.
• City & Guilds mechanical engineering qualification.
• Completion of a recognised mechanical apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, set up and test water filtration systems on sewage treatment sites.
• Carry out site inspections, diagnose faults and prepare survey reports for quotations.
• Use mobile electronic equipment to access and interpret technical information.
• Work at heights, in confined spaces and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Work away from home regularly, including overnight stays.
• Occasionally support workshop activities at other UK locations.
• Collaborate with other engineers and trades across the business.

Skills

UK driving licence

Safety-focused mindset

Teamwork & communication

Education

City & Guilds mechanical engineering qualification

Completion of a recognised mechanical apprenticeship

UK driving licence (for site travel)

Job description

Hydro International is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our Heathfield, East Sussex team. This hands-on field role involves installing, testing and commissioning water filtration systems on sewage treatment sites, with regular site visits and travel.

You'll work away from home, on heights and in confined spaces, collaborating with other engineers across the UKWWS network. A City & Guilds qualification and a recognised apprenticeship are required.