Water Utilities Mechanical Engineer

MKE Engineering Group; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

25 days annual holiday

Overtime opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Clear career progression

Job summary

MKE Engineering Group is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Sittingbourne, Kent to deliver a full engineering service to customers across the Water Industry. The role offers diverse tasks and development opportunities within a supportive team.

Ideal candidates will hold a full, clean UK driving licence and have completed a time-served apprenticeship along with a strong work ethic. The position includes a competitive salary, annual holiday, pension, and ongoing training with clear progression paths.

Qualifications

• Full, clean UK driving licence is essential.
• Time served apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Carry out installation and removal of mechanical equipment in the water industry.
• Disconnection and installation of motors.
• Test electrical motors and cables.
• Fault diagnosis and replacement of mechanical equipment including pumps, gearboxes, screens, filters, valves, bearings, alignments and fans.
• Pipe fitting, plumbing and metal work where required.
• Slinging and lifting operations.
• Work in Confined Spaces and at height.
• Engage in continuous training to develop new skills and progress in your career.
• Be part of a supportive team with structured development opportunities.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Time served apprenticeship

Strong work ethic

Education

Apprenticeship or equivalent

Job description

Location: Sittingbourne, Kent
Salary: Up to £42,000 per year (depending on experience) + overtime opportunities
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Role

We are seeking an Mechanical Engineer to provide a full engineering service to customers across the Water Industry. This is an exciting and diverse role, offering opportunities to build a long-term career in a growing engineering environment.

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will carry out a broad range of planned and reactive Engineering work which may incorporate:-

• Installation and removal of mechanical equipment across the water industry.
• Disconnection and installation of motors.
• Testing of electrical motors and cables.
• Fault diagnosis and the removal and replacement of mechanical equipment including pumps, gearboxes, screens, filters, valves, bearings, alignments and fans.
• Pipe fitting, Plumbing and metal work where required.
• Slinging and lifting.
• Confined Space and Working from Height.
• Learn new skills and develop through continuous training and career progression opportunities.
• Be part of a supportive team environment with access to structured training and development.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and levels of experience – training will be provided for the right candidate.

Ideally, you will have:

• A full, clean UK driving licence.
• A strong work ethic.
• Time served apprenticeship.

What We Offer

• Competitive starting salary (Up to £42,000 DOE) + overtime.
• 25 days annual holiday + bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Clear career progression pathways within a diverse engineering business.