Mechanical Engineer

J&T; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Clear career progression pathways

25 days annual holiday

Job summary

J&T in Rainham, Essex is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to deliver a full engineering service to customers across the Water Industry. This is a varied role with real potential to build a long-term career within a growing engineering business.

You will perform planned and reactive mechanical tasks, including installation/removal of equipment, motors, pumps, gearboxes, and pipework, with training and development provided and clear progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Full, clean UK driving licence is required.
• Strong work ethic and practical aptitude are essential.
• Time served apprenticeship preferred or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Installation and removal of mechanical equipment across the water industry.
• Disconnection and installation of motors.
• Removal and replacement of pumps, gearboxes, screens, filters, valves, bearings, alignments and fans.
• Pipe fitting and metal work where required.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Strong work ethic

Education

Time served apprenticeship

Job description

Location: Rainham, Essex

Salary: Up to £42,000 per year (depending on experience) + overtime opportunities

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are seeking an Mechanical Engineer to provide a full engineering service to customers across the Water Industry. This is an exciting and diverse role, offering opportunities to build a long-term career in a growing engineering environment.

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will carry out a broad range of planned and reactive Engineering work which may incorporate:

• Installation and removal of mechanical equipment across the water industry.
• Disconnection and installation of motors.
• Removal and replacement of mechanical equipment including pumps, gearboxes, screens, filters, valves, bearings, alignments and fans.
• Pipe fitting and metal work where required.
• Slinging and lifting.
• Confined Space and Working from Height.
• Learn new skills and develop through continuous training and career progression opportunities.
• Be part of a supportive team environment with access to structured training and development.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and levels of experience – training will be provided for the right candidate.

Ideally, you will have:

• a full, clean UK driving licence.
• A strong work ethic.
• Time served apprenticeship preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive starting salary (Up to £42,000 DOE) + overtime.
• 25 days annual holiday + bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Clear career progression pathways within a diverse engineering business.