Pump Service Engineer

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Pertemps Gloucester is recruiting for a Pump Service Engineer to join a specialist wastewater solutions provider. Based in Stonehouse, this permanent, full-time role involves servicing, maintaining and repairing sewage treatment plants, pumps and wastewater systems at domestic, commercial and industrial sites.

The position is field-based with a 45-hour week (day-shift) and some flexibility. You will diagnose faults, perform mechanical and electrical repairs, manage site visits, and deliver

Qualifications

• Experience in pump engineering or wastewater sectors.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently across sites.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintenance, repairs on sewage treatment plants, pumps, and wastewater systems.
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out mechanical and electrical repairs.
• Managing planned maintenance and responding to breakdowns.
• Liaising with customers on-site and providing updates on work undertaken.
• Working with scheduling and line manager to ensure timely job completion.
• Providing accurate reports and feedback after site visits.

Skills

Pump engineering experience

Mechanical/Electrical knowledge

Fault finding

Customer service

Driving licence

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualifications

Job description

Based in Stonehouse, this permanent, full-time Pump Service Engineer role offers a salary between £38,000 and £42,000 per annum. Working a 45-hour day-shift week with some flexibility required, you will join a specialist wastewater solutions provider. Your duties involve travelling to domestic, commercial, and industrial sites to service, maintain, and repair sewage treatment plants, pumps, and associated systems. Fault finding and proactive maintenance form the core of this independent, field-based position. You will ensure customer equipment operates efficiently and to a high standard. Pertemps Gloucester seeks an electrically or mechanically minded individual for this varied position, which requires a methodical approach to diagnostics and a commitment to excellent customer service. Pump Service Engineer required in Stonehouse. Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 per annum , Hours: Full-time, 45 hours per week, day-shift (some flexibility required) , Contract: Permanent Opportunity. Pertemps are recruiting for a Pump Service Engineer to join a growing and specialist wastewater solutions provider. This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically or mechanically minded engineer to work across a variety of domestic, commercial, and industrial sites, carrying out servicing, maintenance, fault finding, and repairs on sewage treatment plants, pumps, and wastewater systems. Working independently in a field-based role, you will play a key part in maintaining customer systems, ensuring equipment operates efficiently, and delivering a high standard of service. Each week, you will be provided with a planned work schedule and route, allowing you to effectively manage site visits while responding to customer requirements. This position would suit a proactive engineer who enjoys problem-solving, working autonomously, and building strong relationships with customers.

Key Duties

• Carrying out servicing, maintenance, repairs, and call-outs on sewage treatment plants, sewage pumps, and wastewater systems.
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out mechanical and electrical repairs.
• Completing planned preventative maintenance and responding to breakdowns.
• Liaising with customers on-site and providing updates on work undertaken.
• Working closely with the scheduling team and line manager to ensure jobs are completed efficiently.
• Providing accurate reports and feedback following site visits.
• Managing van stock and ensuring required tools and parts are available.
• Using mobile technology to manage daily schedules and job information.
• Supporting the delivery of excellent customer service across all contracts.
• Maintaining safe working practices at all times.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience within pump engineering, wastewater, sewage treatment, or a similar engineering environment.
• Mechanical and/or electrical engineering knowledge.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively.Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• A proactive attitude and strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a range of site environments.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Qualifications

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualifications.
• 17th, 18th, or 19th Edition qualification desirable but not essential.
• CSCS Card desirable but not essential.
• Confined Spaces qualification desirable but not essential.

Working Hours

• Full-time position.
• 45 hours per week.
• Field-based role covering customer sites.
• Weekly routes and schedules provided.
• Overtime available.
• Optional Saturday working available with a minimum 4-hour payment at 1.5x overtime rate.

Pay & Benefits

• £36,000 - £42,000 basic salary.
• Door-to-door pay.
• Enhanced overtime rates.
• Optional Saturday overtime paid at 1.5x shift premium (minimum 4 hours paid).
• Company pension scheme.
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Company team-building events.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Permanent, full-time position.