Field Service Engineer - Water & Wastewater

Nijhuis Saur Industries Ltd; Truro; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Private healthcare

Death in service

Group income protection

Pension scheme

25 days holidays

Overtime pay

Job summary

Nijhuis Saur Industries UK & Ireland is seeking a field-based mechanical and electrical engineer to provide on-site service across water treatment sites in the UK. You will perform planned maintenance, diagnose faults and support commissioning and upgrades.

The role requires driving licence, ability to work independently, and readiness for early starts, travel between sites, and on-call when required. The position offers a salary of £38,000-£43,000, 37.5 hours, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification or recognised apprenticeship required.
• Experience in maintenance and fault finding in facilities, utilities or process environments.
• Ability to work independently, organise and prioritise tasks and communicate clearly.
• Sound understanding of engineering health and safety requirements.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled servicing, planned preventive maintenance and statutory inspections; diagnose breakdowns, repair or replace components, and test equipment before returning to service.
• Service and fault-find pumps, motors, geared drives, valves, actuators, pipework, bearings, seals, couplings, screening and treatment equipment.
• Investigate electrical and control faults involving motor controls, control panels, distribution equipment, sensors, instrumentation and basic PLC issues; apply safe electrical isolation and working practices.
• Support commissioning, asset replacements and minor upgrade projects; identify developing faults and recommend corrective or preventative actions.
• Communicate clearly with customers about faults, completed work and outstanding needs; escalate significant operational or asset concerns.
• Complete accurate service reports, timesheets, risk assessments and method statements; record asset condition, materials and parts used, and recommendations for follow-on work.
• Provide technical information to support quotations and collaborate with customers, colleagues and other departments.

Skills

Mechanical engineering qualification

Electrical engineering qualification

Multi-skilled technician

Full UK driving licence

Education

Engineering qualification or apprenticeship

Tools

PLC/control systems

Digital service records apps

Data logging software

Job description

Nijhuis Saur Industries UK & Ireland is seeking a field-based mechanical and electrical engineer to provide on-site service across water treatment sites in the UK. You will perform planned maintenance, diagnose faults and support commissioning and upgrades.

The role requires driving licence, ability to work independently, and readiness for early starts, travel between sites, and on-call when required. The position offers a salary of £38,000-£43,000, 37.5 hours, and benefits.