Pump Service Engineer

EA First; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Overtime opportunities

Permanent, full-time

45-hour week

Flexible home location

Job summary

EA First Ltd is seeking a Pump Service Engineer to service and maintain wastewater pumping stations across a field-based role in the North, Midlands and London area. You will diagnose faults, install pumps and conduct commissioning while staying compliant with safety standards.

This permanent role offers a 45-hour workweek, a company van, and overtime with flexibility on home location within an agreed service territory.

Qualifications

• Experience servicing wastewater pumping stations.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willing to travel and stay away occasionally.
• Ability to work independently at customer sites.
• Commitment to safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned servicing and preventative maintenance on wastewater pumping stations.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults on pumps and equipment.
• Install replacement pumps and related equipment.
• Commission pumping stations and verify operation.
• Respond to breakdowns and emergency call-outs.
• Inspect equipment, report defects and recommend improvements.
• Complete service reports and communicate findings to customers.
• Work independently and with other engineers, maintaining safety.
• Travel to customer sites with occasional overnight stays and on-call duty.

Skills

Pump maintenance

Fault finding

Electrical diagnostics

Independent working

Customer service

Driving licence

Willing to travel

Education

Engineering qualifications welcomed

Job description

We're recruiting a Pump Service Engineer to join a specialist wastewater engineering business. You'll service, maintain, repair and commission pumping stations at customer sites, combining practical engineering with independent fault-finding and customer support.

Offering £38,000-£50,000 basic (DOE) plus a company van and overtime, this field-based role offers flexibility on home location across the North, Midlands and London area, subject to service coverage.

Our client specialises in the design, supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of wastewater pumping systems.

Supporting construction, commercial and industrial customers, the business delivers projects ranging from packaged pumping stations to bespoke installations, alongside ongoing servicing and emergency repairs. It is looking to strengthen its engineering team with an experienced engineer who can provide reliable technical support to customers.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, as Pump Service Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out planned servicing and preventative maintenance on wastewater pumping stations.
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults on pumps and associated equipment, within your competence.
• Installing replacement pumps, components and associated equipment.
• Commissioning pumping stations and checking systems operate correctly.
• Responding to breakdowns and emergency call-outs.
• Inspecting equipment, identifying defects and recommending repairs or improvements.
• Completing accurate service reports and communicating findings to customers and colleagues.
• Working independently and alongside other engineers while maintaining safe working practices.
• Travelling to customer sites, with occasional overnight stays and participation in a rotating on-call duty.

We're looking for a Pump Service Engineer with experience servicing and repairing pumps, ideally within sewage or wastewater pumping stations.

You will bring:

• Hands-on pump maintenance, repair and fault-finding experience.
• Mechanical capability and relevant electrical diagnostic skills.
• Experience working independently at customer sites.
• A clear understanding of safe working practices and your own limits of competence.
• Good communication skills and a professional approach to customer service.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to travel, stay away occasionally and participate in an on-call rota.

Commissioning experience would be an advantage. Relevant engineering qualifications are welcome, although demonstrated practical experience is the priority.

• £45,000-£50,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
• Company van, taken home.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Permanent, full-time employment.
• 45-hour working week.
• Flexible home location within an agreed service territory.
• Varied work across servicing, repairs, installation and commissioning.
• Occasional overnight stays and participation in an on-call rota.

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.