Mobile Mechanical Engineer

Mitie Group plc.; Test Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Tools provided

Pension scheme

25 days' annual leave

Job summary

Mitie Group plc. is seeking a Mobile Mechanical Engineer to join our professional team at West Portway Industrial Estate, Andover.

The role includes travel across the UK and potential assignments in Europe, with a company vehicle and accommodation provided. The ideal candidate has an apprenticeship background, experience with rotating machinery, pumps, decanter centrifuges, belt presses, and filter presses, and is willing to travel extensively.

Qualifications

• Completed a recognised apprenticeship or equivalent formal training.
• Experience with industrial installations and basic fault diagnosis.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the UK and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Installation, operation, and maintenance of mobile processing equipment.
• Execution of service contracts and support for customers' installed plant.
• Addressing mechanical breakdowns and conducting workshop repairs.
• Preparing risk assessments and method statements prior to service assignments.
• Supporting sales activities, supervising subcontractors, and participating in call-out rota and weekend work.

Skills

Apprenticeship

Driving licence

Willingness to travel

PLC/microprocessor systems

Rotating machinery experience

Education

Completed an apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

PLC

Motor drive technology

Job description

ROLE: Mobile Mechanical EngineerHOURS: 40 hours Full-time (flexible, including weekends and on-call rota)LOCATION: West Portway Industrial Estate Andover, We are presently seeking a qualified Service Engineer to join our professional team. In response to anticipated growth and expansion, there may be a requirement for assignments throughout Europe. This challenging and varied role encompasses travel and periods working away from home; a company vehicle and appropriate accommodation will be provided.

Knowledge of process plant operations would be beneficial, as would demonstrable experience working with rotating machinery, pumps, decanter centrifuges, belt presses, and filter presses, although comprehensive training will be provided. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, well-organised, computer literate, confident, and reliable, with a commitment to continuous professional development.

Role Responsibilities:

• Installation, operation, and maintenance of mobile processing equipment
• Execution of service contracts and support for customers' installed plant
• Addressing mechanical breakdowns and conducting workshop repairs
• Preparing risk assessments and method statements prior to service assignments
• Supporting sales activities, supervising subcontractors, and participating in call-out rota and weekend work

• Completed a recognised apprenticeship or equivalent formal training programme
• Experience with industrial installations, control systems, and basic fault diagnosis (electrical experience advantageous)
• Familiarity with PLC/microprocessor systems and motor drive technologies
• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel extensively across the UK and occasionally internationally

At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We're looking for a Field Service Engineer who will join a well-established, dynamic organisation and support the installation, servicing, and maintenance of mobile processing equipment across the UK and beyond.

SludgeTEK is a well-established, dynamic organisation founded in 2001. The company is privately owned, financially secure, and maintains ISO accreditation in Quality, Environmental Management, and Health & Safety.

• Highly competitive salary with paid overtime, company vehicle, fuel card, and tools provided
• Pension scheme, 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, and corporate workwear/PPE
• Ongoing training, mentoring, professional development, and access to employee discounts and wellbeing programmes