Pump Service Engineer

Kapital 7 Recruitment; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Overtime

Job summary

Kapital 7 Recruitment is assisting a Somerset client to recruit a Pump Service Engineer for a field-based role across the UK. You will perform maintenance, installation, and commissioning of pumping systems, with a focus on mechanical and electrical fault-finding and on-site service reporting.

The ideal candidate has proven pump experience, a solid understanding of electrical components and control panels, and the ability to work across varied sites.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Pump Service Engineer or similar role.
• Experience with mechanical and electrical pumping systems.
• Willingness to travel across the UK.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical and electrical fault-finding, servicing and repairs on pumps.
• Inspect, strip down and diagnose faults on pumps and rotating equipment.
• Provide professional technical advice and maintain client relationships.
• Complete accurate service reports and upload site photographs.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations on all sites.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Customer service

Digital reporting

Safety compliance

Job description

Pump Service Engineer

Somerset

£35k - £45k Basic + Overtime + Call-Out + Benefits + Vehicle - Door-to-Door

Permanent

As a Pump Service Engineer, you will operate in a field-based role, travelling to various commercial, industrial, and domestic client sites across the UK

You will be responsible for the planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive breakdown response, installation, and commissioning of a wide range of pumping systems and associated equipment - both mechanically and electrically

You will be responsible for electrical installation of water & sewage pumping station equipment on various sites throughout the UK, performing maintenance and servicing of pumping stations across various industries and sectors

You will conduct mechanical and electrical fault-finding and resolve issues on site on call outs,

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance & Repair: Carry out mechanical and electrical fault-finding, servicing, and repairs on various pumps (e.g., centrifugal, submersible, sewage pump stations, booster sets, and vacuum pumps).
• Fault Diagnosis: Inspect, strip down, and analyse faults on pumps, pipework, and rotating equipment both on-site and occasionally within the workshop.
• Customer Service: Act as the face of the company, providing professional technical advice to clients and maintaining excellent customer relationships.
• Digital Reporting: Complete accurate service reports, log job details, and upload site photographs using a company-issued mobile PDA or tablet.
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere strictly to health and safety regulations on all sites, ensuring risk assessments are respected.

You will have proven experience as a Pump Service Engineer, Mechanical Fitter, or Workshop Engineer working specifically with pumps and rotating equipment.

Ideally, you will also have a strong multi-skilled background with a mechanical bias and a solid working understanding of electrical components (e.g., control panels, floats, telemetry systems)