Mechanical Engineer / Supervisor

MKE Engineering Group; Rainham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Clear career progression pathways

Job summary

MKE Engineering Group in Rainham, Essex, seeks a Mechanical Engineer/Supervisor to provide a full engineering service to water industry clients. This is a challenging, diverse role with real scope for long‑term career development within our growing engineering team.

You will undertake installation/removal of mechanical equipment, motors, pumps and piping, with training and progression opportunities. A strong work ethic and driving licence are preferred; SSSTS is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Full, clean UK driving licence is preferred.
• SSSTS qualification is advantageous.
• Time served apprenticeship preferred.
• Training will be provided for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Installation and removal of mechanical equipment across the water industry.
• Disconnection and installation of motors.
• Removal and replacement of pumps, gearboxes, screens, filters, valves, bearings, alignments and fans.
• Pipe fitting and metal work as required.
• Slinging and lifting; confined space and working from height.
• Learn new skills and develop through structured training and career progression.
• Be part of a supportive team with access to development opportunities.

Skills

Driving licence (full, clean)

Strong work ethic

SSSTS Qualification

Time served apprenticeship

Education

Time served apprenticeship

SSSTS Certification

Job description

Location: Rainham, Essex
Salary: Up to £50,000 per year (depending on experience) + overtime opportunities
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are seeking an Mechanical Engineer/Supervisor to 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/Supervisor, 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:

• full, clean UK driving licence.

• A strong work ethic.

• SSSTS Qualification

• Time served apprenticeship preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive starting salary (Up to £50,000 DOE) + overtime.

• 25 days annual holiday + bank holidays.

• Pension scheme.

• Ongoing training and development.

• Clear career progression pathways within a diverse engineering business.