Mechanical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering manufacturer is seeking a Service Engineer to maintain and repair pumping and fluid transfer systems. The role involves site-based work primarily near Aylesbury, with occasional travel across the South UK. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with mechanical systems, an engineering qualification, and a willingness to learn. The position offers a competitive salary of £35,000–£45,000, along with benefits such as a company van, holiday, and pension scheme.

Benefits

Company van

Company fuel card

Phone and laptop

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension

Share scheme

Overtime available

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience working with mechanical systems in any industry.
• Comfortable with maintenance, repair, and fault finding on equipment.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair faults on milk pumping and fluid transfer systems.
• Service and maintain metering, valves, and pump assemblies.
• Perform maintenance, testing, and calibration to standards.

Skills

Hands-on experience with mechanical systems

Maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment

Fault finding skills

Comfortable with electrical equipment

Education

Recognised engineering qualification or apprenticeship

Job description

Overview

Service Engineer / Service Technician / Mechanical Engineer required to join a global, market-leading engineering manufacturer. The successful candidate will be predominantly site-based near Aylesbury, with occasional travel to customer sites when required, responsible for servicing, repair, fault finding, and maintenance of specialist pumping, metering, and pipework systems used within the farming and dairy sector. Full product training provided.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults on milk pumping and fluid transfer systems.
• Service and maintain metering, pipework, valves, and pump assemblies.
• Perform planned maintenance, testing, and calibration to hygiene and operational standards.
• Replace or rebuild pump components such as seals, impellers, and drives.
• Keep accurate service records and parts inventory.
• Install and commission new vehicle-based pumping systems.
• Site based near Aylesbury with occasional travel across the South UK to customer sites.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience working with mechanical systems (any industry background considered e.g. automotive, plant, HGVs, pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, HVAC, refrigeration, rotating equipment, or other electro-mechanical machinery).
• Comfortable with maintenance, repair, and fault finding on mechanical and/or electrical equipment.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills; full product training provided.
• A recognised engineering qualification, apprenticeship, or relevant mechanical experience is advantageous.
• Flexible, practical, and hands-on approach to mechanical engineering.
• Based within commutable distance to Aylesbury, with willingness to travel to customer sites in the South UK when required.

Benefits

• Package: £35,000–£45,000 depending on experience.
• Company van.
• Company fuel card, phone, and laptop.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Company pension + share scheme.
• Overtime available.
• Additional benefits.