Mechanical Engineer

RSK Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading remediation and water treatment company is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their team. This remote role involves national travel, focusing on fabricating and maintaining water treatment plants. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical skills and experience in troubleshooting equipment. With excellent career development opportunities, this position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Salary up to £46,000 depending on experience

Company Vehicle

Contributory Pension Scheme

Flexible Benefits Programme

Career Development

Dynamic Work Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in fabricating water treatment plants or remediation systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and repair skills on equipment.
• Desirable: electrofusion welding experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and service plant & equipment including pumps and pipework.
• Fabricate bespoke water treatment and remediation systems.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults.
• Collaborate with project managers on system design.
• Travel throughout the UK and occasionally overseas.

Skills

Mechanical/process engineering background

Fabrication skills, including welding

Experience in hydraulic and pneumatic pump maintenance

Basic electrical knowledge

Ability to read engineering drawings

Full clean UK driving licence

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Technician to join our engineering and maintenance team. Although we are based in Bristol, this role is remote, with national travel across the UK and occasional trips to Ireland and Europe. The successful candidate will play a role in fabricating, installing and maintaining remediation and water treatment plants, ensuring seamless operation and efficiency.

This is a hands‑on role that requires expertise in mechanical and process engineering, with a focus on water treatment processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in fabricating water treatment plants and/or remediation systems, with a strong ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment, including pumps, pipework, and PLCs. A solid understanding of water treatment equipment including the use of lamellas, pH correction and pumps is ideal.

Key Responsibilities

• Installation, maintenance and servicing: plant & equipment including (but not limited to) pumps, filtration vessels, dosing systems, pipework and related services.
• Fabrication & preparation: Fabricate bespoke water treatment and remediation systems, ensuring readiness for deployment on various projects.
• Troubleshooting & repairs: Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults, including pumps, pipework, and PLCs.
• Project support: Collaborate with project managers on system design, installation, and maintenance.
• Site visits & travel: Work away from home regularly, with occasional overseas assignments. Travel throughout the UK will be required and working out of our Bristol yard.

Qualifications & Skills

• Mechanical/process engineering background with knowledge on waste water and/or industrial water treatment.
• Fabrication skills, including welding (electrofusion welding experience is desirable).
• Experience in hydraulic and pneumatic pump maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Basic electrical knowledge, with a preference for candidates who are qualified electricians.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and process flow diagrams.
• Full clean UK driving licence (essential).

About the Company

RemedX, a member of RSK Group, is a UK-based remediation and water treatment contracting and consultancy company. We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our team, ideally based in Avonmouth, Bristol, UK.

Benefits and Compensation

• Salary up to £46,000 depending on experience.
• Company Vehicle: Assigned commercial vehicle for work-related travel, which can be taken home.
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Flexible Benefits Programme: Including the option to buy additional holidays and private healthcare.
• Career Development: Regular training with industry‑recognized qualifications and in‑house personal development programs.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Opportunity to work on varied and challenging projects across the UK and Europe.

If you're an experienced remediation or water treatment engineer looking for a hands‑on role with excellent career development opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

The RSK Group are an equal opportunity employer.

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