Pump Maintenance & Installation Engineer

4i Pumping Services Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

4i Pumping Services Ltd is seeking a Pump Maintenance & Installation Engineer to join a skilled technical team. The role covers service, maintenance, installation, and commissioning of pumping systems across domestic, commercial, and industrial settings.

The position requires experience with pumping systems, strong mechanical and electrical understanding, and the ability to interpret drawings and schematics.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Mechanical Engineering, Plumbing & Heating required.
• CSCS/ECS Card required.
• 18th Edition BS 7671 or willingness to achieve.
• Confined Space Entry Certification (Medium Risk) beneficial; PASMA/IPAF preferred.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair domestic, commercial, and industrial pumping systems and related components.
• Diagnose faults and implement corrective actions.
• Install, commission, and replace pumps, booster sets, pressurisation units, and control panels.
• Produce accurate service reports and job sheets.
• Liaise with clients, provide updates, and advise on actions.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Full UK driving licence

Electrical & mechanical aptitude

Education

NVQ Level 2/3

CSCS/ECS Card

18th Edition BS 7671

PASMA/IPAF training

Job description

Pump Maintenance & Installation Engineer

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Contract: Full-time, with participation in an on-call rota (emergency call-outs once every four weeks)

Overview

Due to continued growth and expansion, we are seeking a skilled and motivated Pump Maintenance & Installation Engineer to join our established technical team. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer- or a capable professional looking to advance their career-within a progressive and supportive company environment.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in delivering high-quality service, maintenance, installation, and commissioning of pumping systems across domestic, commercial, and industrial settings. This role includes participation in an out-of-hours on-call rota, typically 1 week in 4.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair a wide range of domestic, commercial, and industrial pumping systems, including associated mechanical, electrical, and control components.
• Diagnose faults, conduct investigations, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Carry out installation, commissioning, and replacement of pumps, booster sets, pressurisation units, control panels, and related equipment.
• Produce accurate service reports, commissioning documentation, and job sheets.
• Liaise professionally with clients to provide updates, explain findings, and advise on recommended actions.
• Maintain company tools, equipment, and stock levels, including monthly inventory checks.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental procedures and industry best practice.
• Proven experience working with pumping systems, including installation, service, and fault diagnosis.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical principles (electrically competent).
• Ability to understand and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and control schematics.
• conduct dynamic risks assessments
• Excellent problem-solving abilities with a methodical and proactive approach to work.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team.
• Full UK driving licence.

Essential Qualifications & Certifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Mechanical Engineering, Plumbing & Heating, or a related discipline.
• CSCS/ECS Card.
• Confined Space Entry Certification (Medium Risk).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) or willingness to achieve this qualification.

Desirable Qualifications & Training

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent electrical competence certification.
• Pump-specific OEM training (e.g., Grundfos, Lowara, Wilo, Xylem).
• City & Guilds 2377 - Electrical Equipment Inspection & Testing (PAT).
• PASMA / IPAF for working at height.
• First Aid at Work.
• Water Hygiene (EUSR/Blue Card) - beneficial for water industry or building services applications.
• Experience with BMS and control panel fault-finding.
• Knowledge of legionella control, closed systems, and water treatment equipment (advantageous for water hygiene/treatment-related companies).

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a dynamic, reliable, and results-driven engineer with strong technical capability and a commitment to delivering high-quality work. You will be adaptable, willing to learn, and keen to enhance your expertise through ongoing training and development opportunities.