Mechanical Engineer

J&T Business Consulting; Rainham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

25 days annual holiday + bank holidays

Ongoing training and development

Clear career progression

Job summary

J&T Business Consulting in Rainham, United Kingdom, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to deliver a full engineering service to customers across the Water Industry. This is an exciting, diverse role offering a long-term career in a growing engineering environment.

You will perform planned and reactive work including installation/removal of mechanical equipment, motors, pumps, gearboxes, valves and fans, plus pipe fitting and lifting tasks. Training and career progression are provided.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Rainham, United Kingdom | Posted on 08/20/2026

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

Job Type:Full-time, Permanent

We are seeking anMechanical Engineerto 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:

• Afull, 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.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Clear career progression pathways within a diverse engineering business.