Maintenance Engineer

Impact Energy Partners; Guildford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Long-term career progression

Exposure to odour control technologies

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Impact Energy Partners is seeking a Service & Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) to join the Technical Services team. The role covers inspection, servicing, maintenance, repair, installation and commissioning of odour control equipment across Thames Water, Anglian Water and Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water sites.

This field-based role operates across Sewage Treatment Works and Pumping Stations, offering a varied workload and exposure to critical infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Completed Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience maintaining, fault finding and repairing mechanical equipment in an industrial environment.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Good IT, literacy and numeracy; able to work independently and safely.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on odour control systems, pumps, fans, ductwork and pipework.
• Inspect, diagnose and repair mechanical faults safely and efficiently.
• Install, modify and commission new mechanical equipment.
• Perform mechanical testing, airflow sampling and gas testing.
• Complete site inspections and ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and site documentation.
• Keep asset registers and preventive maintenance programs up to date.
• Provide technical support to colleagues and clients, including trainees.
• Support emergency call-outs and occasional overtime requirements.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

Diagnostics

Maintenance planning

Driving licence

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Service & Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

Location: Ascot & Cannock, covering Thames Water, Anglian Water and Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water sites.

Salary: Competitive + Overtime + Benefits

My Client is seeking a Service & Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) to join their Technical Services team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the inspection, servicing, maintenance, repair, installation and commissioning of odour control equipment across a variety of water and wastewater treatment sites.

This is a hands-on field-based role working across Sewage Treatment Works and Pumping Stations, offering a varied workload and the opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on odour control systems, pumps, fans, ductwork and pipework.
• Inspect, diagnose and repair mechanical faults safely and efficiently.
• Install, modify and commission new mechanical equipment.
• Perform mechanical testing, airflow sampling and marker compound gas testing.
• Complete site inspections and ensure all work complies with current standards and regulations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and site documentation.
• Ensure asset registers and preventative maintenance programmes remain up to date.
• Provide technical support and advice to colleagues, clients and trainees.
• Support emergency call-outs and occasional overtime requirements.

About You

• City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, BTEC or HNC qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Completed Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience carrying out maintenance, fault finding and repair of mechanical equipment in an industrial environment.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Good IT, literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• A proactive approach to safety and quality.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Essential Certifications

• CSCS or CNSG Safety Card.
• Thames Water Safety Passport (desirable).
• Mechanical Engineering Qualification (C&G or NVQ).

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to work within the UK water and wastewater sector.
• Varied and challenging field-based role.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Exposure to specialist odour control technologies.
• Overtime opportunities available.
• Long-term career progression within a growing engineering business.

Additional Information

• Some weekend and night work may be required to support operational requirements.
• The role is predominantly site-based and involves working outdoors in a range of environments.
• Candidates must be physically fit and willing to undertake additional training, including Confined Space Entry certification.
• My Client operates a strict non-smoking policy across all offices, vehicles, buildings and client sites.