Service Engineer - Pumps

Ceto Talent; Fareham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Pension scheme

Death in Service benefit

Ongoing training and development

Overtime opportunities

24 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Ceto Talent is seeking an experienced Service Engineer to join a growing engineering team in Fareham. You will service, repair and maintain pumps, plant machinery and generators across the UK, with a focus on fault finding, safety and customer service.

The role involves on-site visits, workshop work and a proactive approach to improving equipment reliability. A full UK driving licence and safety certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous mechanical or service engineering experience.
• Experience with pumps, plant machinery, generators or diesel engines.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Proactive, safety-focused approach.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on pumps, engines and generators.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults and repair as needed.
• Inspect returned hire equipment for damage and maintenance needs.
• Prepare equipment for future hire with servicing and testing.
• Visit customer sites for servicing, breakdowns and commissioning.
• Provide technical support and maintain customer relationships.
• Complete service reports and maintenance documents accurately.
• Adhere to health and safety procedures and improve equipment reliability.

Skills

Mechanical engineering experience

Service engineering experience

Pumps and generators

Fault diagnosis

Independent worker

Customer service

Health and safety

UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or Plant Maintenance

CSCS Card

IPAF/PASMA or similar certifications

Job description

Service Engineer

Location: Fareham, Hampshire

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Hours: Minimum 40 hours per week, with overtime available

Are you an experienced Service Engineer looking for your next opportunity?

We are currently recruiting for a Service Engineer to join a growing engineering team based in Fareham.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically minded engineer with experience in pumps, plant, generators, diesel engines or similar equipment to join a business offering varied work, ongoing training and excellent opportunities for career development.

Working across both the workshop and customer sites throughout the UK, you will play an important role in maintaining, servicing and repairing a diverse range of equipment, ensuring it remains safe, reliable and ready for operation.

The Role

• Carrying out routine servicing, preventative maintenance and repairs on pumps, diesel engines, generators and associated equipment.
• Diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults and carrying out appropriate repairs.
• Inspecting returned hire equipment, identifying damage, defects and maintenance requirements.
• Preparing equipment for future hire, ensuring all servicing, repairs and testing are completed.
• Attending customer sites to undertake servicing, breakdown repairs, commissioning and fault finding.
• Providing technical support and maintaining excellent customer relationships.
• Completing service reports, inspection records and maintenance documentation accurately.
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with health and safety procedures.
• Identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability and workshop efficiency.

About You

• * Previous mechanical engineering or service engineering experience.
• * Experience working with pumps, plant machinery, generators, diesel engines or similar equipment.
• * Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• * The ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively.
• * Good communication and customer service skills.
• * A proactive approach to work and a strong commitment to health and safety.
• * A full UK driving licence.

The following would also be advantageous:

• * Experience within the pump hire, plant hire or utilities industries.
• * Knowledge of diesel engines, pumping systems and electrical controls.
• * NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering, Plant Maintenance or an equivalent qualification.
• * CSCS Card.
• * IPAF, PASMA or other relevant industry certifications.
• * Previous experience working on customer sites.

What's on Offer?

• * Competitive salary.
• * Enhanced overtime rates.
• * Company vehicle.
• * 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• * Company pension scheme.
• * Death in Service benefit.
• * Ongoing training and development.
• * Genuine opportunities for career progression.
• * Minimum 40-hour working week with additional overtime opportunities.
• * Exposure to a varied range of projects across the utilities, infrastructure and construction sectors.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and growing engineering operation where you can develop your technical skills, work with a varied range of equipment and build a long-term career.

If you are a hands-on Service Engineer who enjoys fault finding, problem solving and delivering quality engineering work, we would love to hear from you.