Mobile Mechanical Pump Engineer

Selwood Limited; Loanhead; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company van

Overtime pay

25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

Holiday buying

Medical cash plan

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee discount scheme

EAP & Mental Health First Aiders

Employee referral scheme

Cycle to work

Training & development

Job summary

Selwood Limited is seeking a Mobile Fitter for our Edinburgh branch, covering the surrounding region. You will perform mechanical pump maintenance at customer sites, with standby rota and attractive overtime payments. The base salary is £38,515, with potential earnings up to £44,824, plus overtime and call-out allowances.

Training and progression opportunities are available. Join a long‑standing, UK‑based pump manufacturer and service provider, offering a comprehensive benefits package and a

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 in Mechanical engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience with engines or mechanical engineering background.
• Experience in plant environments, on-site with customers and in workshops is beneficial.
• Full UK driving licence (6 points or less).

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical pump maintenance at customer sites and in-branch as needed.
• Work safely with PPE and follow company policies.
• Communicate clearly with colleagues and customers and obtain site signatures.
• Maintain housekeeping and complete daily vehicle defect reports.
• Attend to tasks promptly as instructed or through training.

Skills

Mechanical mindset

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

NVQ level 3 in Mechanical engineering

Job description

Our Business

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 our branch in Edinburgh, covering the surrounding 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.

Base salary of £38,515, with potential earning up to £44,824. 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
• Company van (for work use)
• 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