Workshop Engineer

GrippaTank Limited; Finedon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

GrippaTank Limited in Northamptonshire designs and manufactures water purification and pressure-washing systems and seeks a practical Workshop Engineer. You will build, install, test and maintain our vehicle-mounted and static systems, using your hands-on skills to ensure high-quality workmanship.

The role involves converting equipment for vehicles, installing pumps and plumbing components, wiring 12V electrical systems and testing completed builds to meet our standards.

Qualifications

• Two years of practical workshop/hand-on engineering experience.
• Strong problem-solving and initiative in a busy environment.
• Meticulous eye for detail and high standards of finish.

Responsibilities

• Build, install, test and maintain vehicle-mounted and static water systems.
• Convert and install equipment into commercial vehicles.
• Install pumps, tanks, hoses and plumbing components and 12V electrical equipment.
• Test systems against criteria and diagnose faults.
• Travel to customer locations and support on-site installations when needed.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

12V vehicle electrics

Plumbing, pumps or water systems

Vehicle conversions

Water purification equipment

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Welding or metal fabrication

Job description

Workshop Engineer – Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing

GrippaTank is a family-run manufacturer of professional water purification and pressure-washing systems. Our equipment is known throughout the industry for its quality, reliability and high standard of finish.

We are looking for a practical, hardworking Workshop Engineer to join our team at our Northamptonshire workshop on a permanent basis, working four or five days per week.

This is a varied, hands-on role suited to someone who takes pride in their work, has a meticulous eye for detail and can use their own initiative in a busy, fast-paced environment.

The role

You will be responsible for building, installing, testing and maintaining our vehicle-mounted and static water systems.

Your work will include:

• Converting and installing equipment into commercial vehicles
• Building water purification and pressure-washing systems
• Installing pumps, tanks, hoses and plumbing components
• Installing and wiring 12V electrical equipment
• Building accessories and equipment for dispatch
• Testing completed systems against set criteria
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs
• Servicing and maintaining customer equipment
• Ensuring every installation meets our high standards of finish

Experience in welding or metal fabrication would be beneficial but is not essential.

Site work and other responsibilities

Most work is carried out at our Northamptonshire workshop. However, we provide nationwide support to our customers, so you may occasionally be required to undertake:

• On-site installation and servicing work
• Travel to customer locations across the UK
• Overnight stays where necessary
• Delivery or transportation of customer vehicles
• Customer-facing equipment demonstrations and training

As a family-run business, there are times when it is all hands on deck to get jobs completed on time. You must be willing to help with reasonable tasks outside your usual remit, such as valeting and preparing a vehicle for handover, transporting vehicles or supporting another area of the workshop during busy periods.

Experience and knowledge

Applicants must have practical experience or knowledge in one or more of the following:

• Mechanical engineering
• 12V vehicle electrics
• Plumbing, pumps or water systems
• Vehicle conversions
• Water purification equipment

Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, welding or metal fabrication would also be useful.

We are open to applicants from other industries, provided you can demonstrate a strong practical ability and experience of working to consistently high standards.

Essential requirements

• At least two years’ practical experience in a workshop, engineering or similarly hands-on environment
• A meticulous eye for detail
• A proven practical understanding of engineering applications
• A strong work ethic and excellent attitude
• The ability to undertake demanding physical work
• The ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines
• A hands-on approach and willingness to learn
• Good problem-solving skills and initiative
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A professional and confident manner when dealing with customers
• Flexibility to assist with different tasks when required
• A full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel and occasionally stay away for work

Training on our specific products and systems will be provided.

Job type: Permanent

Working pattern: Four or five days per week

Location: Northamptonshire workshop, with occasional nationwide site work