Mechanical Engineer

Meridian Business Support; Castleton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Castleton is looking for a Mechanical Engineer for a field-based role. This position offers a salary up to £34k, with earnings potential of £50k when considering call-out responsibilities. Candidates must possess experience working with pumps and valves, alongside a proactive attitude and strong communication skills. Travel will be primarily within the UK and includes additional bonuses for overnight stays and on-call duties.

Benefits

£15 staying away bonus

Accommodation and meals reimbursed

On-call payments

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities maintenance, wastewater, or process plants is advantageous.
• Strong communication and independent working skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct general site maintenance, including electrical maintenance.
• Maintain various systems, such as wastewater and water treatment systems.
• Handle systems related to pumps, pipework, and valve systems.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Pumps & valves experience

Job description

Mechanical Engineer (Field Based)
Full Time
Permanant Role
Salary up to £34k - including extras up to £50k

We are excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Field Service Engineer to join a leading, family‑run engineering company that provides specialised equipment and systems to a variety of industries, including facilities maintenance, wastewater, and process plants.

This role is a fantastic opportunity to work for a company that truly values its team. With a strong focus on employee welfare and long‑standing staff retention, this business is forward‑thinking and flexible, seeking a candidate who is the right cultural fit as much as possessing the relevant skills and experience.

Role Overview

This is a UK‑wide position, and a full, clean driver’s licence is required. Travel will primarily be within the regions of Manchester, Birmingham and Cumbria, with occasional further travel and overnight stays. When staying overnight, you will receive a £15 "staying away" bonus, along with accommodation, meals and other travel‑related expenses. You will be part of an on‑call rota, with an additional £60 per week paid for this responsibility. With the on‑call and enhanced call‑out rates you could be earning £50k.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct general site maintenance, including electrical maintenance (training is provided; however some basic level of electrical understanding, including safe isolation procedures, is expected).
• Maintain various systems, including wastewater systems, boosted cold water systems for high‑rise buildings, water treatment systems and more.
• Handle systems such as submersible pumps, motor/pump control systems, pipework and valve systems (including Ductile Iron, Copper and Polyethylene), rainwater harvesting systems and septic tanks.

Key Equipment/Systems

• Cold water booster systems
• Submersible and end suction pumps
• Motor/pump control systems
• Level control and sensing equipment
• Pipework and valve systems (Ductile Iron, Copper, HDPE & MDPE)
• Rainwater harvesting systems
• Borehole pump systems
• Septic tanks, grease traps and water treatment systems

Sectors

• Facilities Maintenance (FM)
• Property Management
• Specialist Projects (Various sectors)
• Construction
• Wastewater (Sewage) Industry
• Industrial/Processed Plants

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in any of the industries mentioned above is an advantage.
• We will also consider candidates with transferrable engineering knowledge and skills from other sectors.
• A proactive attitude, strong communication skills and the ability to work independently are key.
• Only apply if you have experience working with pumps & valves.