Service Engineer

PPM Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

PPM Recruitment is seeking a Field Service Engineer to carry out planned and reactive maintenance, commissioning and refurbishment of sewage and water-related systems. You will work directly with customers on-site to ensure every installation runs safely, efficiently and in line with industry standards; this is not a desk-based role.

Key duties include installing and fault-finding on pumping stations and sewage treatment systems, performing basic electrical diagnostics, conducting field tests,

Qualifications

• Experience with wastewater treatment systems and pump stations.
• Strong knowledge of pumps, motors, valves and pipework.
• Basic electrical fault finding and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain sewage treatment systems and pump stations.
• Perform fault-finding on pumps, motors and valves.
• Carry out basic electrical diagnostics and fault finding.
• Conduct system checks including field tests, smoke testing and sampling.
• Provide clear, timely updates to clients and complete documentation.
• Travel across the Southwest, including occasional overnight stays (typically around five nights per quarter).
• Work with related equipment such as potable water systems and rainwater harvesting units.

Skills

Wastewater systems

Pumps and motors

Electrical fault finding

Water industry experience

Full UK driving license

Job description

As a Field Service Engineer, you will carry out planned and reactive maintenance, commissioning and refurbishment of sewage and water‑related systems. Working directly with customers on-site, you'll ensure systems operate safely, efficiently and in line with industry standards.

This is not a desk based job.

Key Responsibilities

• Installing, maintaining and fault‑finding on sewage treatment systems and pump stations
• Working with pumps, motors, valves, pipework and associated mechanical components
• Carrying out basic electrical diagnostics and fault finding
• Conducting system checks including field tests, smoke testing and sampling
• Providing clear, timely updates to clients
• Completing all documentation to a high standard
• Travelling across the Southwest, including occasional overnight stays (typically around five nights per quarter)
• Systems you may work on: Pumping stations, sewage treatment plants, septic tanks, potable water systems, rainwater harvesting units and related equipment.

Essential Skills/Qualifications

• Knowledge of wastewater products, including sewage treatment systems and pump stations
• Strong understanding of pumps, motors, pipework, valves and mechanical systems
• Basic electrical skills, including fault finding
• Previous experience in a similar Service Engineer role (water industry preferred, but mechanical/electrical backgrounds also considered)
• Valid UK driving license