Mechanical Engineer

TieTalent; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A mechanical engineering company based in Aylesford seeks a skilled technician to install, fit, and repair mechanical systems. The role involves analyzing job cards, testing equipment, and ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures. Candidates should have experience in customer site work, preferably in the Water Utility industry, along with a positive, flexible attitude. This position offers a full-time, permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Experience of customer site work, preferably in the Water Utility industry.
• Excellent health & safety knowledge and application.
• Well organized with the ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Install, fit, test, assemble, and maintain mechanical systems.
• Analyze job cards to determine job status and expected serviceability.
• Test mechanical equipment to troubleshoot known or suspected problems.

Skills

Customer site work experience

Health & safety knowledge

Organizational skills

Multitasking ability

Flexible work approach

Job description

About

The Role

• Permanent
• Full Time

Knowlton & Newman are part of the Rubix Group. We are a well-established 24/7 electrical and mechanical engineering services company. We have a wide customer base and typically repair, overhaul, and install pumps, motors, and gearboxes.

The purpose of the role is to install, fit, test, assemble, commission, maintain, and repair mechanical systems and equipment. Also, to carry out work to the satisfaction of the customer and the management team.

Key Responsibilities

Main Tasks and Deliverables:

• Analyze job cards to determine job status, work authorizations/limitations, estimate, description of problems, and/or expected serviceability.
• Test mechanical equipment to troubleshoot known or suspected problems.
• Disassemble mechanical equipment noting parts identification, configuration, and condition.
• Replace or repair worn or defective mechanical assemblies.
• Requisition of replacement parts.
• Verify repairs using start-up testing procedures.
• Retest reassembled mechanical equipment for proper output and operation.
• Operate specialised equipment.
• Work on customer sites as well as in the workshop.
• Complete required paperwork for each job accurately and in a timely manner.
• Follow all company health & safety procedures and use proper personal protective equipment.
• Keep work area neat and tidy.
• Carry out any other reasonable requests from the management team.

Skills And Experience

• Experience of customer site work, preferably in the Water Utility industry.
• Excellent health & safety knowledge and application.
• Well organized with the ability to multitask.
• A positive can-do attitude with a flexible approach to work.
• Being part of the call-out rota.

Nice-to-have skills

• Troubleshooting

Location: Aylesford, England, United Kingdom

Work experience: Electronics Engineering

Languages: English