Mechanical Production Engineer

Fyba Talent; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Fyba Talent seeks a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to support build, assembly, modification, and maintenance of hire fleet equipment and build-to-buy systems. You will work from drawings, perform tests, and ensure quality checks while coordinating with the workshop team to meet schedules.

The ideal candidate has practical experience with pumps, pipework, and fabricated parts, plus the ability to interpret P&IDs and general arrangements. A full UK driving licence is essential for site duties.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Fitting, or a related background.
• Hands-on experience with pumps, pipework, flanges, seals, fabrication, or similar mechanical systems.
• Ability to understand engineering drawings, including P&IDs and general arrangements.
• Confident using mechanical tools and workshop equipment.
• Strong practical problem-solving skills.
• Experience in the water or wastewater sector.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Build, fit, modify, and test mechanical equipment including pumps, valves, pipework, frames, and skids.
• Work from engineering drawings, P&IDs, and specified build requirements.
• Refurbish and adapt existing hire equipment where required.
• Carry out mechanical inspections, fit-up, alignment, and quality checks.
• Work with the workshop team to complete builds safely and to schedule.
• Prepare equipment and systems for FATs and functional testing.
• Check supplier components and packages against required standards and specifications.
• Support the integration of externally manufactured mechanical assemblies.
• Highlight manufacturing problems, defects, and potential design improvements.
• Keep workshop tools and equipment in good condition and maintain a safe workplace.
• Complete build documentation, inspection records, and mechanical test sheets.
• Follow company safety, RAMS, and quality procedures.
• Assist with producing accurate as-built mechanical information.

Skills

Pumps experience

Pipework

Fabrication

Engineering drawings

Workshop tools

Problem-solving

Water/wastewater sector

Driving licence

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Mechanical tools

Workshop equipment

Job description

Job Overview

The Mechanical Engineer will help deliver the build, assembly, modification, and upkeep of hire fleet equipment and build-to-buy systems. Reporting to the Project Engineer – Production, the role combines workshop-based mechanical work, equipment integration, testing, and quality checks.

The successful candidate will be practical and organised, with hands-on experience of pumps, pipework, skids, fabricated parts, and mechanical systems.

Key Duties

• Build, fit, modify, and test mechanical equipment including pumps, valves, pipework, frames, and skids.
• Work from engineering drawings, P&IDs, and specified build requirements.
• Refurbish and adapt existing hire equipment where required.
• Carry out mechanical inspections, fit-up, alignment, and quality checks.
• Work with the workshop team to complete builds safely and to schedule.
• Prepare equipment and systems for FATs and functional testing.
• Check supplier components and packages against required standards and specifications.
• Support the integration of externally manufactured mechanical assemblies.
• Highlight manufacturing problems, defects, and potential design improvements.
• Keep workshop tools and equipment in good condition and maintain a safe workplace.
• Complete build documentation, inspection records, and mechanical test sheets.
• Follow company safety, RAMS, and quality procedures.
• Assist with producing accurate as-built mechanical information.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Fitting, or a related background.
• Practical experience with pumps, pipework, flanges, seals, fabrication, or similar mechanical systems.
• Ability to understand engineering drawings, including P&IDs and general arrangements.
• Confident using mechanical tools and workshop equipment.
• Strong practical problem-solving skills.
• Experience in the water or wastewater sector.
• Full UK driving licence