Mechanical Installations Engineer

New Appointments Group Ltd; Borough of Swale; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist engineering firm in Sittingbourne is looking for a Mechanical Installations Engineer to install, commission, and maintain mechanical process systems. Candidates should have a strong background in mechanical installations, with skills in pipework and pump fittings. A full UK driving licence is essential, and experience with water treatment systems is preferred. The role includes working on-site and maintaining safety compliance. The position offers a full-time, permanent opportunity with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Mechanical installation/maintenance background in water treatment or process systems.
• Strong hands-on mechanical skills such as pipe and pump installation.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and maintain mechanical process systems.
• Carry out site surveys and planned maintenance.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical faults on-site.

Skills

Mechanical installation

Pipe fitting

System assembly

Technical drawing comprehension

Safe working practices

Job description

Mechanical Installations Engineer

Location: Sittingbourne

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are recruiting for a Mechanical Installations Engineer to join a specialist company providing solutions across commercial and industrial environments. This role is ideal for someone with hands‑on mechanical engineering experience who enjoys working on‑site, installing, commissioning, and maintaining mechanical process systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Installation, commissioning, and maintenance of chemical dosing systems
• Mechanical assembly, pipework installation (PVC, stainless steel, mild steel), and pump fitting
• Carrying out site surveys, system checks, and planned preventative maintenance
• Diagnosing and rectifying mechanical faults and ensuring safe system operation
• Working both independently and within a small technical team, attending customer sites across the region
• Completing installation records, service reports and ensuring compliance with company and industry safety standards

Experience & Skills Required

• Mechanical installation/maintenance background (water treatment, dosing, pumps or process systems preferred)
• Strong hands‑on mechanical skills – pipe fitting, pump installation, pipe bending, system assembly etc.
• Ability to read technical drawings and site plans
• Understanding of safe working practices, ideally with experience handling chemicals and fluid systems
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• CSCS card or similar site safety qualification
• Experience within water treatment / chemical dosing / pump & pipework installation
• Knowledge of fluid handling systems, valves, tanks, and dosing equipment

CV's in word format, please send to [e-mail]

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.