Mechanical Installations Engineer

New Appointments Group; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist engineering solutions provider in the UK seeks a Mechanical Installations Engineer to join their team in Sittingbourne. The role involves installing, commissioning, and maintaining mechanical systems, primarily in water treatment and chemical dosing environments. Candidates should possess strong hands-on mechanical skills and a valid UK Driving Licence. The company values diversity and inclusivity in hiring, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical engineering experience in installation and maintenance.
• Ability to carry out site surveys and compliance checks.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and maintain chemical dosing systems.
• Carry out mechanical assembly and pipework installation.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical faults.

Skills

Mechanical installation

Pipe fitting

Pump installation

Technical drawing interpretation

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

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.