Hands-On Mechanical Engineer – Pumps & Water Equipment

Magnus Search; Hollingbourne; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Company pension

Free on-site parking

On-site gym

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

Magnus Search is seeking a practical Mechanical Engineer to join the workshop in Hollingbourne. You will build, assemble and test pumps, pipework and skid packages, using drawings and P&IDs to deliver finished equipment for customers in water and utilities sectors.

Based in the workshop with occasional site travel, you’ll handle fitting, alignment, testing and refurbishment, contribute to FATs, and help maintain safe, efficient workshop operations while supporting project delivery end-to-end.

Qualifications

• Solid mechanical engineering or fitting background with hands-on experience.
• Experience with pumps, pipework, valves, seals, or mechanical assemblies.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and P&IDs.
• Good practical skills with power tools and workshop equipment.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites as needed.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Building, assembling and testing mechanical equipment as per drawings and specifications.
• Carrying out mechanical fitting, alignment, fit-up checks and component inspections.
• Modifying, repairing and refurbishing existing equipment.
• Assisting with FATs, testing and customer delivery preparation.
• Working with the Project Engineer and production teams to deliver projects safely and on time.
• Inspecting components and supplier equipment to ensure specification compliance.
• Traveling to customer sites to support installation and commissioning.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Mechanical fitting

Reading drawings

P&IDs

Power tools

Job description

Magnus Search is seeking a practical Mechanical Engineer to join the workshop in Hollingbourne. You will build, assemble and test pumps, pipework and skid packages, using drawings and P&IDs to deliver finished equipment for customers in water and utilities sectors.

Based in the workshop with occasional site travel, you’ll handle fitting, alignment, testing and refurbishment, contribute to FATs, and help maintain safe, efficient workshop operations while supporting project delivery end-to-end.