Hire Returns Engineer

WES; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

WES is seeking a Hire Returns Engineer to support preparation and repairs of hire chemical dosing equipment. You will work in a hands-on engineering role, contributing to project delivery in the water industry and ensuring safety and efficiency on site.

The role requires experience in mechanical fitting, maintenance or equipment repair, strong communication skills, and a valid UK driving licence. You will be part of the WES team under the RSE Group, serving UK water and manufacturing sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical fitting, maintenance or equipment repair.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to adapt to changing requirements and prioritise workload.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hire equipment (kiosks, etc.) and ensure full testing, configuration and documentation.
• Perform routine servicing and preventative maintenance to keep equipment reliable.
• Check recorded chemical use and decontamination status before starting work.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Maintenance

Equipment repair

Communication skills

Driving licence

Job description

What Are We Looking For?

Due to continued growth, WES, part of the RSE Group, is looking to recruit a Hire Returns Engineer to support with the preparation and repairs of our hire chemical dosing equipment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a solutions driven individual who wants to work in a hands on engineering role where you will make a significant impact to our successful delivery of projects in the Water industry.

Some of Your Key Duties Include:

• Preparation of hire equipment such as kiosks, ensuring equipment has been full tested, configurated and documented.
• Carrying out routine servicing and preventative maintenance work to maintain equipment reliability.
• Check the equipment’s recorded chemical use and decontamination status before starting work, raising any unknown contamination or unsafe condition.
• Carry out fault finding and repair work on equipment.
• Managing and filing all return inspection documentation.
• Monitor and track hire equipment inventory ensuring records are accurate and up to date.
• Maintain all invoices and receipts of equipment.
• Ensure that all works are completed safely, efficiently and to specification.

What Do You Need?

• Experience working in a mechanical fitting, maintenance or equipment repair position.
• Able to adapt to changing business requirements and challenges quickly and positively whilst efficiently prioritising workload/tasks.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Full UK Driving Licence

WES - Who Are We?

WES is one of the leading suppliers of specialist Chemical Dosing systems in the UK. Simply put, we do it all. Our service offering includes design, manufacture, and installation of innovative chemical dosing solutions for the UK water industry and industrial manufacturing markets. Our nationwide coverage means WES is well placed to offer integrated solutions and support services across the UK. Uniquely, chemical dosing is not a division of WES, it is WES. We believe this gives us cutting edge advantage in the marketplace, and our people are at the forefront of our innovation.

WES is part of the RSE group of companies, offering us a unique advantage in the marketplace. RSE is the leading partner of choice in the design, build & maintenance of water treatment & water recycling equipment. Delivering products and services to clients across the UK, RSE’s offering to the market focuses on innovation, efficiency, and excellence.

RSE – Who Are We?

Established in 1982, RSE has grown into one of the most prominent MEICA engineering businesses in the UK water industry. We have created a complete in-house and full-service capability from project inception through to design, fabrication, and delivery by means of installation and commissioning. RSE is a trusted water technology company solving today's water challenges. From treatment to controls, we design, manufacture and integrate the technologies and systems that keep water moving. Working across municipal and industrial markets, we deliver solutions spanning water and wastewater treatment, chemical dosing, automation, offsite modular build and lifecycle support. Our integrated approach combines specialist engineering, manufacturing and digital expertise to help customers improve performance, resilience and sustainability. Through innovative modular solutions and a commitment to continuous improvement, RSE is transforming how water infrastructure is designed, delivered and managed.

In a flourishing sector where there are vast career opportunities available, we believe our niche offering to the market means our people have the space to thrive and innovate our industry.