Mechanical Service Engineer - Pumps (Water Industry)

Rise Technical Recruitment; Ashford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Service Engineer to support pump installations and maintenance across Southern UK. The ideal candidate should have a mechanical engineering background, experience with pumps or rotating equipment, and be willing to travel. The role offers stable, hands-on work and structured training alongside a senior engineer. This position provides an opportunity for overtime and depends on your qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Product training

Door-to-door pay

Strong overtime potential

Qualifications

• Qualified background in Mechanical Engineering necessary.
• Experience with mechanical installation or rotating equipment is preferred.
• A full UK driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical installation, refurbishment, and maintenance of pumps.
• Work on industrial, wastewater, and sewage treatment sites.
• Shadow and support a senior engineer during training.

Skills

Mechanical installation experience

Knowledge of pumps

Ability to work at height

CSCS card holder

Education

Level 3 / HNC Mechanical Engineering equivalent

Job description

Mechanical Service Engineer - Pumps (Water Industry)

Location: Ashford, Kent (Covering Southern UK)

Contract: 9 - 12 Months (Inside IR35) – to permanent role

Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 Pro Rata + Door-to-Door Pay + Overtime

Start: ASAP

A great opportunity for a mechanically biased Service Engineer to join a long‑term water industry project, supporting pump installations, refurbishment, and maintenance works across Southern UK. This role focuses on mechanical installation work across wastewater, dirty water, sewage treatment and industrial sites, working closely with an experienced engineer as part of a wider service delivery team.

Product Training provided, Shadow Lead engineer while in the training period.

The role suits candidates from a pumps, water, utilities, Navy or Ex‑Forces mechanical background, looking for stability, strong overtime potential, and hands‑on site‑based engineering work.

The Role

• Mechanical installation, refurbishment and maintenance of pumps and pumping systems
• Site‑based work across industrial, wastewater and sewage treatment works (STWs)
• Covering Southern Water and Thames Water sites across the South
• Shadowing and supporting a senior engineer with structured training provided

The Person

• Qualified Mechanical Engineering background (Level 3 / HNC Mechanical equivalent)
• Ideally, experience with pumps, rotating equipment or mechanical installation
• CSCS card essential
• Highly beneficial: Confined Space / Working at Height or happy to undergo training
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the region

Reference Number: BBBH (phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click “Apply Now” or contact Ed Douglass at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Key Commutable / Coverage Locations

Ashford, Canterbury, Maidstone, Dover, Folkestone, Tunbridge Wells, Sittingbourne, Medway, Dartford, Croydon, Portsmouth, Southampton, Isle of Wight, Brighton, Crawley, Ashford, Canterbury, Folkestone, Hythe, New Romney, Tenterden, Faversham, Sittingbourne, Maidstone, Aylesford, Charing, Lenham, Headcorn, Cranbrook, Hawkinge, Whitfield, Dover, Deal, Sandwich, Herne Bay, Whitstable, Bearsted, Kingsnorth, Sellindge, Lydd, Wye, Challock, Westwell