Mechanical Engineer - Portland

Hydro International | UK Wastewater Services; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of water management solutions is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for their UK Wastewater Services team. The role involves installing and testing filtration systems, conducting inspections, and maintaining a safety-first mindset across various sewage sites. Ideal candidates should possess a City & Guilds qualification and a recognized mechanical apprenticeship, as well as a current driving license. This position offers competitive salary packages and numerous career advancement opportunities within a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Annual Discretionary Bonus

Overnight Subsistence Allowance

Minimum 23 Days Holiday

Comprehensive Secondary Benefits

Qualifications

• Current Valid Driving License.
• Able to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Flexible for overnight stays and working nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and test water filtration systems.
• Conduct site inspections and compile survey reports.
• Interpret technical instructions using electronic equipment.

Skills

Technical Installation

Fault Finding

Team Collaboration

Education

City & Guilds Qualification

Mechanical Apprenticeship

Job description

Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a leading global provider of advanced products, services and expertise to help municipal, industrial and construction customers to improve their water management processes, increase operational performance and reduce environmental impact. With over 40 years of experience and a reputation for engineering excellence, businesses, and public bodies all over the world rely on our products, services and integrated solutions to reduce flood risk, improve water treatment and protect the environment from water pollution. We have a network of over 80 distribution partners and serve customers in more than 40 countries. As part of CRH Infrastructure Products, we are leading the water management industry with innovative, sustainable solutions and a safety-first mindset.

Job Title – Mechanical Engineer

Location – Portland

Salary – Circa £30,000 - £50,000 OTE DOE

The Mechanical Engineer will be working within Hydro International's UK Wastewater Services (UKWWS) team. We support water utility companies by improving sewage sites across the United Kingdom.

We are looking for an experienced/qualified Mechanical Engineer to join us at our Portland branch.

In this job you will…

• Install, commission, set up and test water filtration systems on sewage sites.
• Carry out site inspections and fault finding and compile survey reports for quotation purposes.
• Access and interpret technical instructions using mobile electronic equipment.
• Work at heights, in confined spaces and outside on sites connected with Wastewater (sewage).
• Work away from home on a regular basis, requiring overnight stays.
• Work in some of our workshops across the country on occasion.
• Work as a team with other staff and trades within the business.
  
  

About You

• Current Valid Driving License
• City & Guilds Qualified
• Served a recognised mechanical apprenticeship
  
  

Why work for us?

• Competitive Salaries
• Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Overnight subsistence allowance
• Additional overnight/stay away payment
• 2 x Annual salary Life Cover
• Pension
• Sick pay policy
• Minimum of 23 days holiday per annum + Bank Holidays
• Flu Vaccines
• DSE Eye Tests
• Mental Health First Aiders & Support programmes
• Training & Development
• Room for advancement
  
  

What Hydro International Offers You

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
• Highly competitive salary package
• Comprehensive secondary benefits
• Significant contribution to your pension plan
• Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization
  
  

Connect your future to CRH

We are curious to learn more about you. At CRH, we believe our mutual differences contribute to the healthy, productive, and enjoyable workspace we create. Please introduce yourself and send us your application.

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CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of the employment with CRH and the country where you work.

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