Mechanical Engineer

Verto People; Bath; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering manufacturer is seeking a Service Engineer near Westbury. Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults, servicing fluid transfer systems, and performing maintenance. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in mechanical systems and is willing to learn. The role offers a salary of £32,000 - £37,000, a company van, and additional benefits such as holidays and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Company van

Company fuel card

Phone and laptop

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension + share scheme

Overtime available

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience working with mechanical systems.
• Comfortable with maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair faults on pumping and fluid transfer systems.
• Service and maintain metering, pipework, and valves.
• Perform planned maintenance and calibration.

Skills

Mechanical systems experience

Maintenance and repair skills

Electrical fault finding

Education

Recognised engineering qualification or apprenticeship

Job description

Overview

Service Engineer / Service Technician / Mechanical Engineer required to join a global, market-leading engineering manufacturer.

The successful candidate will be predominantly site-based near Westbury, with occasional travel to customer sites for emergency breakdowns. You will be responsible for servicing, repair, fault finding, and maintenance of specialist pumping, metering, and pipework systems used within the farming and dairy sector. Full product training provided.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults on milk pumping and fluid transfer systems.
• Service and maintain metering, pipework, valves, and pump assemblies.
• Perform planned maintenance, testing, and calibration to hygiene and operational standards.
• Replace or rebuild pump components such as seals, impellers, and drives.
• Keep accurate service records and parts inventory.
• Install and commission new vehicle-based pumping systems.
• Site based near Westbury with occasional travel to customer sites for emergency breakdowns.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience working with mechanical systems (any industry background considered - e.g. automotive, plant, HGVs, pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, HVAC, refrigeration, rotating equipment, or other electro-mechanical machinery).
• Comfortable with maintenance, repair, and fault finding on mechanical and/or electrical equipment.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills - full product training provided.
• A recognised engineering qualification, apprenticeship, or relevant mechanical experience is advantageous.
• Flexible, practical, and hands-on approach to mechanical engineering.
• Based within commutable distance to Westbury, with willingness to travel to customer sites for emergency breakdowns when required.

Package

• £32,000 - £37,000 depending on experience
• Company van
• Company fuel card, phone, and laptop
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension + share scheme
• Overtime available