Field Mechanical Installations Engineer – Dosing & Pumps

New Appointments Group Ltd; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

New Appointments Group Ltd is recruiting for a Mechanical Installations Engineer to support on-site installation, commissioning and maintenance of mechanical process systems across commercial and industrial environments.

The role emphasizes hands-on mechanical skills, pipework installation, pump fitting and reading technical drawings, with an on-site focus and strong emphasis on safety and quality records.

Qualifications

• Mechanical installation/maintenance background (water treatment, dosing, pumps or process systems preferred).
• Strong hands-on mechanical skills - pipe fitting, pump installation, pipe bending, system assembly.
• Ability to read technical drawings and site plans.
• Understanding of safe working practices, ideally with experience handling chemicals and fluid systems.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• CSCS card or similar site safety qualification.
• Experience within water treatment / chemical dosing / pump & pipework installation.
• Knowledge of fluid handling systems, valves, tanks, and dosing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Installation, commissioning, and maintenance of chemical dosing systems.
• Mechanical assembly, pipework installation (PVC, stainless steel, mild steel), and pump fitting.
• Carrying out site surveys, system checks, and planned preventative maintenance.
• Diagnosing and rectifying mechanical faults and ensuring safe system operation.
• Working both independently and within a small technical team, attending customer sites across the region.
• Completing installation records, service reports and ensuring compliance with company and industry safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical installation/maintenance

Hands-on mechanical skills

Pipe fitting

Pump installation

Pipe bending

System assembly

Ability to read technical drawings

Safe working practices

Full UK Driving Licence

CSCS card

Water treatment knowledge

Chemical dosing systems knowledge

Job description

New Appointments Group Ltd is recruiting for a Mechanical Installations Engineer to support on-site installation, commissioning and maintenance of mechanical process systems across commercial and industrial environments.

The role emphasizes hands-on mechanical skills, pipework installation, pump fitting and reading technical drawings, with an on-site focus and strong emphasis on safety and quality records.