Mechanical Fitter

J3a Recruitment; Orpington; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is seeking a Pump Installation & Service Engineer. This role involves nationwide travel for installations, servicing, and repairs of pumping equipment. The ideal candidate should possess a mechanical qualification, demonstrate teamwork and a proactive attitude, and be self-motivated. Working in a supportive and growing environment, you will have opportunities for training and long-term career prospects. If you enjoy hands-on work and problem-solving, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Long-term career prospects

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Mechanical qualification is essential.
• Willingness to travel nationwide required.
• Ability to manage workload and prioritise effectively.

Responsibilities

• Attend nationwide installations and servicing.
• Repair and assemble pumps and equipment.
• Complete site reports after each visit.

Skills

Mechanical qualification

Willingness to travel nationwide

Ability to manage workload

Team player with a proactive attitude

Self-motivated

Job description

Pump Installation & Service Engineer Nationwide | Full-time | Field-based

Join a market-leading UK engineering business.

A well-established and highly respected UK company specialising in the design, manufacture, installation and servicing of pumping equipment is looking to recruit a Pump Installation & Service Engineer to join its external site teams.

This is a varied, hands‑on role working alongside an Electrical Site Engineer, supporting installations, commissioning, servicing and breakdowns across customer sites nationwide. Expect a fast‑moving environment, technical variety, and genuine long‑term career potential.

The Role

You’ll play a key part in delivering high-quality engineering support on‑site while representing the business professionally at all times.

Responsibilities

• Attending nationwide installations, servicing and breakdown call‑outs
• Servicing, repairing and assembling pumps and pumping equipment
• Supporting commissioning works alongside electrical engineers
• Taking part in a standby rota covering weekends and bank holidays
• Completing site reports after each visit and securing customer sign‑off
• Following company procedures and Health & Safety standards
• Acting as a positive ambassador for the business and its services
• Maintaining company vehicle, tools and van stock
• Identifying training and development requirements
• Remaining flexible to meet site and business needs

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Mechanical qualification
• Willingness to travel nationwide
• Ability to manage workload and prioritise effectively
• Team player with a proactive, can‑do attitude
• Self‑motivated and keen to learn

Desirable

• Experience in a similar field‑based or maintenance role
• Previous experience working with pumps
• Confined Space training
• First Aid certification
• CSCS card
• SSSTS
• Knowledge of the pumping or related engineering industry

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to join a stable, growing engineering business
• Varied site‑based work with strong technical exposure
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Long‑term career prospects

If you’re a mechanically biased engineer who enjoys working on‑site, solving problems, and being part of a professional engineering team, this role is well worth a conversation.

Apply now to learn more