Mobile Mechanical Pump Engineer

The Workdry Group; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance 3x salary

Employee discount scheme

Job summary

Selwood is hiring a Mobile Fitter to join the team at our Edinburgh branch, covering the surrounding region. You will perform mechanical pump maintenance at customer sites and in-branch as needed, operating on a call-out rota with standby allowances and good overtime pay.

Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, and a background in engines or mechanical engineering. A full UK driving licence (6 points max) is required, with travel to sites for breakdowns.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 in Mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with engines or mechanical engineering background.
• Experience working in a plant environment on site with customers is beneficial.
• Willingness to learn and develop within the role.
• Full UK driving license (with 6 points or less).

Responsibilities

• Carry out Mechanical Pump Maintenance at customer sites and within the branch.
• Work on a call-out rota with standby allowance and overtime payments.
• Maintain safety and PPE compliance on site.
• Obtain signatures/names from sites for smooth task processing.
• Keep vehicles and work areas clean and organized.
• Complete daily vehicle defect reports.
• Follow instructions and training to complete tasks timely.

Skills

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical/engine background

On-site with customers

Full UK driving license (6 points or

Education

NVQ level 3 in Mechanical engineering or equivalent

Job description

Selwood are one of the only UK companies to manufacture our own pump range for both sale and hire. Our range includes world leading pumps for handling solids, self-priming and environmental clean-up. The flexibility, reliability, and longevity of our pumps have ensured the Selwood name is synonymous with quality.

This is an exciting time to join Selwood as we drive our business forward and build on a foundation of over 70 year’s success within our industry. We are committed to ensuring our staff have the right skills, knowledge & experience to deliver to our customers, as well as creating career paths to help develop, retain, and motivate them.

About The Role

We are looking for a Mobile Fitter to join the team at ourbranch in Edinbur gh, c overing thesurrounding region. In this role you'll be responsible for carrying out Mechanical Pump Maintenance at customer sites, as well as within the branch if needed.

Due to the nature of our branch operations this role will involve being part of a call out rota, which has a standby allowance plus excellent overtime payments.

Responsibilities:

• You will be required to work safely as a priority and a knowledge of PPE requirements is critical.
• Be able to communicate accurately with work colleagues and customers alike.
• Ensure that you obtain signatures and names from sites to ensure the smooth processing of tasks.
• Keep a good standard of housekeeping ensuring work areas and vehicles are kept in good order and clean.
• You will be required to complete daily vehicle defect reports to always ensure safety.
• Be able to carry out all given tasks as set out by given instructions or as per relevant training within a timely manner.
• Show understanding of company policies and procedures.

Skills and Experience:

We are looking for someone who has a real passion and willingness to learn, what you’ll get from us in return is great long term career opportunities within the niche pump industry.

• NVQ level 3 in Mechanical engineering (or other relevant qualifications) or equivalent work experience.
• Previous demonstratable experience of working with engines or a mechanical engineering background, with the ability to understand underlaying issues and how to resolve them.
• Experience of working in a plant environment, on site with customers and in a workshop would be beneficial.
• Able to listen, take on board information, and be able to translate this into practical solutions.
• Demonstrate a willingness to grow within the role, be open to training opportunities, learning new skills, and be committed to developing upon the knowledge you already have.
• Full UK driving license (with 6 points or less), as this role will involve attending site visits and break downs.

What we can offer you

We understand balancing work and life commitments isn’t always easy, that’s why we’ve designed our benefits package to support you in all areas of life.

• Eligible for overtime pay (for additional hours and call outs)
• 25 days holiday (plus length of service increases) + 8 Bank Holidays
• Holiday buying (up to an additional week)
• Medical cash plan for yourself – reimburse health costs e.g. dentist or optician, access to 24hour online GP services, discounted gym memberships
• Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings not just salary
• Life assurance protection at 3 x salary
• Employee discount scheme (discounts/vouchers for supermarkets, high street shops, holidays and more)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Employee referral scheme (up to £1,000 per referral)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Support for development and training

EDI Statement

Workdry International Ltd is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

As part of your recruitment journey, we are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments.

At the heart of our company values we prioritise our people and encourage them to be innovative, entrepreneurial and put the customer at the centre of all we do.