Mobile Mechanical Pump Engineer

Selwood Ltd; Conwy; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Enhanced overtime pay

Medicash Scheme

Pension scheme

25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

Increasing annual leave entitlement

Development and training

Employee assistance programme

Employee discount scheme

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

Selwood Ltd in the UK is seeking a Mobile Fitter to join the Conwy branch, covering the surrounding region. You will perform pump maintenance at both the branch and customer sites, while applying PPE and recording signatures to ensure tasks are completed correctly.

This role operates on a call-out rota with standby allowance and excellent overtime payment; base salary is £38,515 with potential to £44,523, with earnings varying by overtime and allowances.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with engines or a mechanical engineering background.
• Experience in a plant environment, on-site with customers and in a workshop is beneficial.
• Full UK driving licence (6 points or less).

Responsibilities

• Work safely as a priority with knowledge of PPE requirements.
• Communicate accurately with colleagues and customers.
• Obtain signatures/names from sites for task processing.
• Maintain housekeeping; keep vehicles and work areas clean.
• Complete daily vehicle defect reports for safety.
• Carry out tasks as instructed or per training promptly.
• Follow company policies and procedures.

Skills

Mechanical engineering background

Engine knowledge

On-site breakdowns

Communication skills

Problem solving

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Our Business

Scroll down for a complete overview of what this job will require Are you the right candidate for this opportunity

Selwood is the leading pump rental solutions company in the UK. We have an outstanding reputation for exceptional customer service backed by one of the largest fleets of quality pump products. Each customer and each project is unique and our deep technical knowledge means we are proud to deliver a bespoke and genuine 24/7, 365 days-a-year service.

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 Mobile Fitter to join the team from our branch in Conwy, covering the surrounding region. This role will be responsible for carrying out Pump Maintenance as required at the branch location as well as customer sites.

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 payment.

Base salary of £38,515, with potential earning up to £44,523. Potential earnings include additional pay such as overtime, call-out payments and other applicable allowances and are to the best of our knowledge based on real world conditions. However, this may vary for individuals depending on the local availability of overtime and personal commitment to working additional hours. Our managers would be happy to explain how overtime and call-outs work during the interview process and address any questions you may have.

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.

Competitive salary

• Competitive salary
• Enhanced overtime pay (for additional hours and call outs)
• Medicash Scheme – medical expenses scheme (access to 24hour online GP services)
• Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings not just salary
• 25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
• Increasing annual leave entitlement with long service
• Support for development and training
• Employee assistance programme (EAP) & access to Mental Health first aiders
• Employee discount scheme (discounts/vouchers for supermarkets, high street shops, holidays and more)
• Employee referral scheme

EDI Statement

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