Mechanical Installation & Maintenance Engineer

Rowlands Woodhouse; North Walsham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Company pension

Ongoing development and qualifications

Job summary

Rowlands Woodhouse Equipment Ltd is seeking a proactive Mechanical Installation and Maintenance Engineer to join our team. You will be responsible for the installation of a wide variety of new plant and equipment as well as steelwork, and planned and reactive maintenance tasks for our clients.

This is a full-time permanent role based in the UK with nationwide travel and occasional periods away from home. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of £15.50 for a 39-hour week plus overtime,

Qualifications

• Proven experience with installations in industrial environments.
• Able to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• UK driving licence required; MEWP and forklift experience is a plus.
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals.
• Capable of working under pressure and visiting multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Installation & commissioning of machinery and new production equipment.
• Preventative maintenance planning to optimize equipment longevity.
• Reactive repairs and prompt diagnostics of mechanical handling equipment.
• Adherence to health, safety and environmental standards including lockout/tagout.

Skills

Installation experience

Industrial environment

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

MEWP operation

Forklift operation

Job description

Mechanical Installation & Maintenance Engineer

Salary: £15.50 per hour (39 hours) + overtime (Age 20 years +)

Location: Based in North Walsham, however, installations are Nationwide.

Type: Full-time, Permanent

About us

Rowlands Woodhouse Equipment Ltd is a leader in British process engineering with nearly 50 years of expertise.

From our on-site design and manufacturing facilities in North Walsham, we pride ourselves on delivering bespoke solutions, from design and manufacture to on-site installations—for the animal feed, food, and biomass industries.

We are looking for dedicated engineers who to work on diverse range of mechanical handling equipment, that value high standards of workmanship, and want to play a key role in our continued growth

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive Mechanical Installation and Maintenance Engineer to join our team. You will be responsible for the installation of a wide variety of new plant and equipment as well as steelwork, and planned and reactive maintenance tasks for our clients

The Role

• Installation & Commissioning: Installing and setting up machinery as well as the commissioning of new mechanical systems and production machinery.
• Preventative Maintenance: Scheduled maintenance plans (PPM) to optimize equipment longevity.
• Reactive Repairs: Promptly diagnose and repair mechanical handling equipment.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all activities adhere to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards, including lockout/tagout procedures.

Soft Skills

Strong analytical problem-solving, effective communication, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Location

Working at different locations around the UK, therefore must be willing to travel (transport provided) and be comfortable with periods working away from home (accommodation provided).

Weekend working will be required when necessary.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: Proven experience with installations, manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Environment: Able to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• UK driving licence required: MEWP and forklift experience an advantage.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manufacturer manuals.
• Adaptability: Ability to work well under pressure, and turn your skills to many different tasks.

Why join us?

• 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme provided.
• Ongoing development and qualifications.