Repair Centre Mechanical Engineer: Pumps & Gearboxes

Yorkshire Water; England; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary Band 5a

Annual bonus £1,000

Pension scheme

Wellness days

Life assurance

Health plan

Cycle to work

Gym discounts

Job summary

Yorkshire Water is seeking three Repair Centre Mechanical Engineers for our Asset Maintenance team in Normington. You will inspect, repair and refurbish pumps, motors and gearboxes, ensuring safe operation and reliability of critical assets.

The role is workshop-based, permanent, 37 hours/week with overtime opportunities. We offer a competitive Band 5a salary, a strong pension, life assurance and health benefits, plus career development within our progression plan.

Qualifications

• A recognised level 3 Mechanical Craft or Technician Apprenticeship.
• A City & Guilds, ONC, BTEC, NVQ, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, or EngTech status.
• Experience as a time-served industrial Mechanical Fitter.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills.
• Knowledge of safe isolation requirements.
• The ability to produce clear and accurate maintenance reports.
• A full, valid driving licence with no more than six points.
• The ability to use a Toughbook, tablet or similar device to record work activity and update job information.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting and assessing mechanical equipment in the workshop and restore assets to operational condition.
• Strip, overhaul, refurbish and rebuild pumps, motors, gearboxes, valves and related equipment.
• Diagnosing mechanical faults and replacing components.
• Deciding whether equipment can be repaired or needs replacement.
• Preparing equipment for safe return to operational use.
• Complete repair documentation, inspection reports and maintenance records accurately.
• Ensure all work complies with Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping in the workshop.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning and investigations at sites when required.
• Collaborate with teams to minimise downtime and deliver service.
• Support apprentices and less-experienced colleagues.
• Follow all permit-to-work requirements.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Repair skills

Safe isolation knowledge

Maintenance reports

Toughbook usage

Education

Level 3 Mechanical Craft or Technician Apprenticeship

City & Guilds / ONC / BTEC / NVQ / HNC / EngTech

Tools

Toughbook device

Tablet computer

Job description

Yorkshire Water is seeking three Repair Centre Mechanical Engineers for our Asset Maintenance team in Normington. You will inspect, repair and refurbish pumps, motors and gearboxes, ensuring safe operation and reliability of critical assets.

The role is workshop-based, permanent, 37 hours/week with overtime opportunities. We offer a competitive Band 5a salary, a strong pension, life assurance and health benefits, plus career development within our progression plan.