Workshop Engineer

MKE Engineering Group; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering group in Sittingbourne is seeking a Workshop Engineer to dismantle, inspect, and rebuild rotating equipment such as pumps and motors. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 NVQ in Mechanical Engineering and hands-on experience with similar equipment. Responsibilities include maintaining high-quality repairs and upholding safety standards. Offers a competitive salary of £37,000 – £42,000, 26 days of holiday, and structured training within a stable environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Structured training and development opportunities

Long-term career progression

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship or NVQ (Level 3) in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical manuals.
• Workshop experience in a noisy engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Dismantling, inspecting, and assessing pumps, motors, and gearboxes.
• Producing condition reports and proposing repair solutions.
• Rebuilding and testing equipment to high standards.

Skills

Hands-on experience with rotating equipment

Strong problem-solving skills

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Time-served apprenticeship or NVQ (Level 3) in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Location: Sittingbourne, Kent
Salary: £37,000 – £42,000 per year (depending on experience) + overtime opportunities
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

As a Workshop Engineer, you will play a key role in the dismantling, inspection, repair, and rebuild of a wide range of rotating equipment. You will work within our busy workshop environment, ensuring high-quality repairs are delivered on time, safely, and to customer specifications.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Dismantling, inspecting, and condition assessing pumps, motors, gearboxes, and other rotating plant.
• Producing accurate strip‑down and condition reports, liaising with supervisors/managers to propose repair or refurbishment solutions.
• Rebuilding and assembling equipment to a high standard, ensuring testing, balancing, and customer acceptance requirements are met.
• Completing workshop documentation (rebuild records, quality plans, workshop instructions, balance/pressure test certificates).
• Upholding the highest HSEQ standards, carrying out pre‑safety checks, and promoting a proactive safety culture.
• Maintaining excellent housekeeping (5S standards) and contributing to continuous improvement projects.

What We’re Looking For

• Time‑served apprenticeship or NVQ (Level 3) in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Hands‑on experience with rotating equipment (pumps, motors, gearboxes, or similar).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, safety rules, and technical manuals.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work flexibly and efficiently to achieve deadlines.
• Team player with good communication skills and attention to detail.
• Workshop experience in a noisy engineering environment, with strong awareness of HSE requirements.
• Full eligibility to live and work in the UK.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (£очник – £42,000 DOE) + overtime.
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Structured training and development opportunities.
• Long‑term career progression in an established and expanding engineering group.