Technical Manager – Diesel & Pumping Systems

Andrews Sykes Group plc; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company vehicle and travel expenses

Ongoing development and progression opportunities

Job summary

A leading specialist hire company is seeking a Technical Manager for Diesel & Pumping Systems. This full-time role involves providing technical leadership, delivering training to engineers, and ensuring high engineering standards across pumping operations. Candidates should have a strong diesel engineering background, effective communication skills, and an engineering qualification. The role also requires a full UK driving license and the willingness to travel nationwide. The company offers a competitive salary, company vehicle, and ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong background in diesel engineering and pumping systems.
• Experience supporting, mentoring, or leading engineers.
• Confident communicator with a practical, hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical authority for diesel engines and pumping systems.
• Provide expert technical support for complex diagnostics.
• Deliver structured technical training to engineers.

Skills

Diesel engineering expertise

Pumping systems knowledge

Analytical skills

Leadership and mentoring

Effective communication

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Andrews Sykes Group is the UK’s largest specialist hire company, providing market-leading pumping, heating, and cooling solutions to customers across construction, manufacturing, healthcare, utilities, and infrastructure. Through our nationwide depot network and highly skilled workforce, we support both planned and emergency requirements with reliable, professional, and cost-effective solutions.

We are now looking to appoint a Technical Manager – Diesel & Pumping Systems to provide technical leadership, training, and expert support across our pumping operations. This role is key to maintaining high engineering standards, supporting our engineers in the field, and optimising diesel-driven pumping systems.

Senior Engineers looking to step up into a technical management role will be considered. Full training on Sykes pump products will be provided.

The Role

Technical Manager – Diesel & Pumping Systems UK-wide (flexible location) | Nationwide travel

🕒 Full-time

• Act as the technical authority for diesel engines, pumps, and pumping systems
• Provide expert technical support and escalation for complex diagnostics and faults
• Deliver hands‑on and structured technical training to engineers across the UK
• Support commissioning, optimisation, and performance improvement of pumping equipment
• Contribute to technical standards, best practice, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Liaise with internal teams, depots, and suppliers to support operational objectives

About You

• Strong background in diesel engineering and pumping systems
• Experience supporting, mentoring, or leading engineers
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Confident communicator with a practical, hands‑on approach
• Engineering qualification essential
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide

Desirable

• Experience with pumps, dewatering, or hire industry equipment
• Previous experience in a Senior Engineer, Lead Engineer, or Technical Specialist role
• Exposure to training delivery or technical leadership

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle and travel expenses
• Full training on Sykes pump products
• Ongoing development and clear progression opportunities
• The opportunity to influence technical standards within an industry‑leading organisation

Apply via LinkedIn to join Andrews Sykes Group and play a key role in supporting critical pumping operations across the UK.