Workshop Engineer

HYDRO INTERNATIONAL (UK) LTD; Castletown; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Overtime opportunities

Company pension

Training & development

Life assurance

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

Hydro International in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Workshop Engineer to join our wastewater services team based in Portland, Dorset. You will service, fault find, repair and rebuild a range of industrial and wastewater treatment equipment, with a mix of workshop work and occasional site travel across the UK.

The successful candidate will have a recognised mechanical apprenticeship, City & Guilds or equivalent, strong fault-finding skills, and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining and repairing industrial mechanical equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain mechanical and industrial equipment.
• Strip, inspect, rebuild, and refurbish machinery, pumps and heavy equipment.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance activities.
• Diagnose faults and undertake repairs down to component level.
• Conduct site inspections and prepare survey reports where required.
• Work safely and effectively in both workshop and customer sites.
• Access and interpret technical instructions using electronic devices.
• Collaborate with colleagues and other trades to deliver high-quality work and customer service.

Skills

Fault-finding

Health & Safety knowledge

Communication & teamwork

Full UK driving licence

Education

Recognised mechanical apprenticeship

City & Guilds qualification or equivalent

Job description

Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a leading global provider of advanced products, services and expertise to help municipal, industrial and construction customers to improve their water management processes, increase operational performance and reduce environmental impact. With over 40 years of experience and a reputation for engineering excellence, businesses, and public bodies all over the world rely on our products, services and integrated solutions to reduce flood risk, improve water treatment and protect the environment from water pollution. We have a network of over 80 distribution partners and serve customers in more than 40 countries. As part of CRH Infrastructure Products, we are leading the water management industry with innovative, sustainable solutions and a safety-first mindset.

Location: Portland, Dorset

Workshop Engineer

Location: Portland, Dorset

Join Our Team

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Workshop Engineer to join our wastewater services team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced mechanical engineer who enjoys working on a variety of industrial equipment, both within our workshop facilities and occasionally on customer sites across the UK.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for servicing, fault finding, repairing, and rebuilding a range of industrial and wastewater treatment equipment. This role offers a mixture of workshop-based activities and occasional field-based work, providing excellent variety and development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain mechanical and industrial equipment.
• Strip, inspect, rebuild, and refurbish machinery, pumps, and heavy industrial equipment.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance activities.
• Diagnose faults and undertake repairs down to component level.
• Conduct site inspections and prepare survey reports where required.
• Work safely and effectively both in the workshop and on customer sites.
• Access and interpret technical instructions using electronic devices.
• Collaborate with colleagues and other trades to deliver high-quality work and customer service.

What We're Looking For Essential

• Recognised mechanical apprenticeship.
• City & Guilds qualification or equivalent.
• Experience maintaining and repairing industrial mechanical equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of industrial mechanical installation and maintenance.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Water industry or environmental engineering experience.
• Welding and fabrication experience (MMA essential, TIG desirable).
• Confined Space certification.
• Banksman/Slinger/Crane Supervisor qualifications.
• Manual Handling qualification.
• HGV licence.

What's in it for You?

We believe in rewarding our employees and supporting their wellbeing and career development. Our benefits package includes:

• Competitive salary
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Overnight subsistence allowance
• Additional overnight/stay-away payment
• 2x annual salary life cover
• Pension scheme
• Company sick pay policy
• Minimum 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flu vaccinations
• DSE eye tests
• Mental Health First Aiders and wellbeing support programmes
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and advancement

Additional Information

This role requires flexibility to undertake overtime when required and participation in the emergency call-out rota. There may also be occasional overnight stays and work on wastewater treatment sites in line with business and customer requirements.

What Hydro International Offers You

A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

Highly competitive salary package

Comprehensive secondary benefits

Significant contribution to your pension plan

Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization