Mechanical & Electrical Service Engineer

Keys Group; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Overtime opportunities

Additional benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

Keys Group is seeking a skilled Sewage Pump & Treatment Plant Service Engineer to service and maintain sewage pumping stations, wastewater treatment plants, and associated electrical and mechanical equipment across Lichfield and surrounding areas.

You will install, service, fault-find and repair equipment, perform planned maintenance, and complete accurate site reports while ensuring health, safety and environmental regulations are met. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Field-based role servicing sewage pumping stations and treatment plants.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Excellent problem-solving and customer service skills.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Proactive diary management and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair sewage pumping stations and wastewater treatment systems.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical and mechanical faults on pumps, motors, control panels, and associated equipment.
• Install new pumping systems, treatment plants, and control equipment.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and emergency breakdown callouts.
• Test and inspect electrical systems, including control panels, floats, sensors, and alarms.
• Perform pump removals, replacements, and overhauls.
• Complete site reports, service records, and risk assessments accurately.
• Ensure all work complies with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Liaise with customers, site managers, and office staff; manage the servicing diary/schedule.
• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Full UK driving licence held and valid.

Skills

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Problem solving

Customer service

Reading drawings

Diary management

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering (Desirable)

Job description

This field-based role covers Lichfield and surrounding areas, servicing sewage pumping stations, wastewater treatment plants, control panels and associated electrical and mechanical equipment. The successful engineer will handle installation, planned maintenance, fault-finding and repairs across customer sites, working independently and managing their own diary. Applicants should hold relevant electrical and mechanical skills, with experience of pumps, motors and control systems, plus a full UK driving licence. The position is full time and permanent, offering a salary of £35,000 plus overtime, a company vehicle and additional benefits. This is a hands-on role suited to a practical engineer who enjoys varied site work and solving technical problems., The company are seeking a skilled and motivated Sewage Pump & Treatment Plant Service Engineer to join their growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, servicing, maintenance, fault-finding and repair of sewage pumping stations, wastewater treatment plants, control panels, and associated electrical and mechanical equipment.,

• Service, maintain, and repair sewage pumping stations and wastewater treatment systems.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical and mechanical faults on pumps, motors, control panels, and associated equipment.
• Install new pumping systems, treatment plants, and control equipment.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and emergency breakdown callouts.
• Test and inspect electrical systems, including control panels, floats, sensors, and alarms.
• Perform pump removals, replacements, and overhauls.
• Complete site reports, service records, and risk assessments accurately.
• Ensure all work complies with relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Liaise professionally with customers, site managers, and office staff and managing the servicing diary / schedule.
• This is a field-based role requiring a practical engineer with strong electrical and mechanical experience, excellent problem-solving skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality customer service.
• Proven experience working with sewage pumps, wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, or related water industry equipment.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and mechanical maintenance skills.
• Knowledge of single-phase and three-phase electrical systems.
• Experience with motors, pumps, control panels, float switches, level controls, and telemetry systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable:

• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent in Electrical, Mechanical, or Multi-Skilled Engineering.
• Electrical testing and inspection qualifications.
• Confined Space Entry certification.
• Competitive salary with regular overtime opportunities.
• Company vehicle, fuel card, and tools provided.
• Company pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Paid holidays.
• Uniform and PPE supplied.