Pump Field Service Engineer

Mawdsleys Pump Services; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Private health insurance

Statutory Sick Pay

Training paid for by the company

Team-building events

Company vehicle

Performance-based annual bonus

Career progression opportunities

Fully kitted company van

PPE and training provided

Job summary

Mawdsleys Pump Services is seeking a knowledgeable Site Engineer to service, maintain and install pumps in clean water and wastewater environments, largely at sewage treatment plants and pumping stations. You will work from home with frequent visits to the head office and report on Smartsite via mobile.

The role requires practical electrical and mechanical skills, a full driving license, and the ability to read engineering drawings. Training and career progression are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in a similar role.
• A full driving license.
• Health & Safety aware.
• IPAF Certification preferable but not essential.
• 18th edition Electrical Competency preferable but not essential.
• Confined space training preferable.
• Electrical qualifications desired but training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• The servicing, maintenance, commissioning and installation of pumps in clean water and wastewater environments, mainly at sewage treatment plants and pumping stations.
• Fault investigation and repair on field-based equipment.
• Installations and modification upgrades of pump and related equipment.
• Tank cleaning and chlorination services as part of a team.
• Advise on materials and solutions for remedial repairs after site visits.
• Liaise with the M&E Services department and communicate effectively.

Skills

Electrical bias

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Teamwork / leadership

Job description

Mawdsleys is looking to recruit a knowledgeable site engineer who has experience working with clean and wastewater pumps. Based from home with frequent visits to the head office, you will work from and report on Smartsite on a mobile phone or tablet.

About Mawdsleys Pump Services

Mawdsleys Pump Services supplies, installs, maintains, and repairs a large range of pumps and pumping systems in many market sectors. For over 15 years, we have been providing our reliable, high-quality pump services to commercial and domestic customers across the South West and beyond. As part of the Mawdsleys BER Ltd Group, we have clients that range from local councils and universities to property management companies and farms; so, as an M&E Services Engineer, you can expect a rewarding career with variation day to day.

Key Responsibilities of the Site Engineer

• The servicing, maintenance, commissioning and installation of pumps and pumping equipment in both clean water and wastewater environments, largely at sewage treatment plants and submersible pumping stations. This includes:
• Fault Investigation & Repair– Attending client sites when required to investigate faults with field-based equipment and repairing where possible.
• Installations & Modification Upgrades– Carrying out pump & related equipment replacements and installations when required.
• Tank cleaning and chlorination services as part of a team.
• Following site visits, advise the build of materials and solutions needed for the accurate quoting of remedial repairs.
• Liaising with the M&E Services department and communicating effectively.

Types of Equipment You Will Work With as a Site Engineer

• Electrical motors / Inverters / rotating equipment/gear boxes/pipework installation and modifications in copper, plastics, and stainless steel. Submersible and surface-mounted pumping equipment, circulators, cold water booster sets and pressurisation equipment. HVAC / Building Services.
• Availability to work outside of normal working hours for breakdowns and emergency call-outs. Standard hours are 7.30-4.00 pm with 30 minutes’ flexibility for travel to be on site or at head office between these times. Overtime rates are paid for being on site outside of these hours.
• On call rota – additional remuneration provided.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years in a similar role
• A full driving license.
• Health & Safety Aware
• CSCS Certification, preferable but not essential.
• IPAF Certification, preferably but not essential.
• 18th edition Electrical Competency, preferable but not essential, as training will be given to the right candidate after probation period.
• Confined space training is preferable, but training can be given.
• Electrical qualifications are desired but not essential - the candidate must be capable of being trained quickly.

Technical Skills:

• The industry has extensive products that require the skills to analyse, diagnose and rectify control panel and electrical faults in conjunction with mechanical operations. It is therefore essential that the candidate demonstrates time served skills to enable them to move forward with additional training.
• Electrical bias required with knowledge of working with 3-phase and single-phase, with good mechanical expertise.
• Able to interpret engineering drawings, including those of control panel equipment.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Can interact with customers confidently and provide an exceptional personal service.
• Able to work successfully on your own or part of a team where you will take either a team leader or supportive role depending on the project.
• With a substantial part of the role involving reporting your findings in writing on Smartsite, it’s important that you have good writing skills.

What We Offer in Return

• Company pension scheme
• Private health insurance
• Statutory Sick Pay
• Training and qualifications paid for by the company
• Team-building events
• Company Vehicle
• Performance-based annual bonus
• Scope to move to new, exciting opportunities within the company; therefore, we look for a continuous improvement mindset in our candidates.
• Fully kitted company van with all the specialist tooling, only hand tools are required.
• All PPE and training are provided to allow you to comply with safe systems of work.