Mechanical Engineer

Bristol Industrial; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run engineering company is seeking a Mechanical Field Service Engineer to maintain and repair pump and valve systems across the UK. The ideal candidate will have experience with pumps, valves, and control systems, and possess strong customer service skills. This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary package of £34k+ base plus bonuses, on-call rota, and overnight travel covered. Candidates comfortable working on client sites should apply.

Benefits

On-call rota and call-out rates

Overnight travel covered

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience maintaining/repairing pumps, valves, and control systems.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively.
• UK full, clean driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair client-site systems.
• Work across the UK, primarily in Manchester, Birmingham, and Cumbria.
• Travel for overnight stays when necessary.

Skills

Experience working on pumps

Experience working on valves

Good customer service skills

Troubleshooting

Job description

Mechanical Field Service Engineer – Pump & Valve Specialist

Full‑Time, Permanent – £34k+ base, up to £50k with on‑call & bonuses.

We are looking for a hands‑on field engineer with experience working on pumps, valves, and client‑site systems. This is a mobile role across the UK (mainly Manchester, Birmingham, Cumbria) with occasional overnight stays.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience maintaining/repairing pumps, valves, pipework, and control systems on client sites.
• Familiar with submersible & end suction pumps, cold water boosters, water treatment systems, rainwater harvesting, and septic tanks.
• Ability to work independently, troubleshoot, and communicate effectively.
• Good customer service skills.
• UK full, clean driving licence essential.

What’s on Offer

• On‑call rota (£60/week) and call‑out rates can take total earnings up to £50k.
• Overnight travel covered (£15 per night + accommodation & meals).
• Join a supportive, family‑run engineering company that values staff retention and career progression.

This role is for engineers who enjoy working on client’s sites and have real pump & valve experience – workshop‑only candidates need not apply.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.