Mechanical Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading family-run engineering company in the United Kingdom seeks a Mechanical Engineer to maintain water and wastewater systems across the UK. Ideal candidates will have experience with pumps and valves, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach. This full-time position offers the potential for a salary of up to £50k with bonuses for on-call responsibilities and overnight stays.

Benefits

£15 staying away bonus

Accommodation and meals for overnight stays

On-call additional payment of £60 per week

Qualifications

• Previous experience in facilities maintenance or related industries is an advantage.
• Transferable engineering knowledge and skills from other sectors may be considered.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site maintenance including electrical tasks, training provided.
• Maintain various water and wastewater systems.
• Handle equipment like submersible pumps and pipework.

Skills

Experience with pumps & valves

Strong communication skills

Proactive attitude

Tools

Pumps

Valves

Job description

Mechanical Engineer (Field Based) – Full Time – Permanent 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

• UK‑wide position; requires a full, clean driver’s licence. Travel will primarily be within 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 required).
• 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.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career with a company that genuinely values its employees, we’d love to hear from you. Please only apply for this role if you have experience working with pumps & valves.

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