Service Engineer – Water Treatment

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; West Midlands Combined Authority; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment hire company is seeking a reliable Service Engineer to install, maintain, and repair water treatment equipment across the UK. The role requires general mechanical and electrical experience, willingness to travel, and a full UK driving licence. Competitive salary and benefits offered, with the opportunity for career development in a reputable market leader.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

Competitve Salary

Additional Benefits

Qualifications

• General mechanical and/or electrical experience relevant to plant hire equipment.
• Able to perform servicing routines and minor repairs.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission water treatment equipment across various sites.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and customer calls.
• Keep detailed and accurate records using Company procedures.

Skills

General mechanical experience

Electrical experience

Safety and quality management

Education

NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent

Job description

Service Engineer – Water Treatment Equipment

Location: UK-wide (Field-Based)
Company: Andrew Sykes Group

Salary: Competitive + Company Vehicle + Benefits

We’re looking for a motivated and reliable Service Engineer to install, maintain, and repair a range of water treatment units and accessories across the UK. This is a hands-on, field-based role offering variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to work for a market leader in specialist hire solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Installations, Inspections, and Servicing:

• Install and commission water treatment equipment across various sites.
• Carry out preventative maintenance, routine inspections, and servicing both in the depot and on customer sites.
• Ensure all plant is cleaned, tested, labelled, and stored correctly in line with Company standards.
• Keep detailed and accurate records using Company procedures, including PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection) tags and workshop logs.
• Maintain clear identification of plant/equipment status for safe hire and storage.
• Handle and dispose of waste materials safely, complying with Environmental Policy.

Breakdowns and Repairs:

• Respond promptly to breakdowns and customer calls, providing minor on site repairs or recommending equipment replacement.
• Participate in an out-of-hours call-out rota.
• Assess repairs, parts, and cost-effectiveness, and escalate uneconomical repairs to depot management.
• Complete all necessary documentation for parts used, labour hours, and repair diagnosis.
• Pro actively manage spares and consumable stock, ensuring efficient stock holding and reordering where needed.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• General mechanical and/or electrical experience relevant to plant hire equipment or water treatment systems.
• Able to perform or learn servicing routines and minor repairs reliably and independently.
• Comfortable with UK-wide travel and overnight stays.
• A serious approach to safety, quality, and accurate record-keeping.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable:

• NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent technical/vocational qualifications.
• Experience across both mechanical and electrical disciplines.
• Hands-on experience in service, diagnostics, and fault resolution.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
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