Workshop Engineer

Packaged Water Solutions; Towcester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Overtime and performance bonus

Company pension

Annual leave

Training and career progression

Flexible working

Job summary

Packaged Water Solutions is seeking a practical Workshop Engineer to run and hands-on lead the assembly workshop in Stoke Bruerne. You will build, test and prepare packaged water systems, organizing people, materials and production priorities to meet deadlines.

The role suits someone with plumbing, pipefitting or mechanical-services background, confident with pipework, pumps, valves and packaged plant, and who values safety, quality and documentation.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in plumbing, pipefitting, mechanical assembly or plant-room work.
• Good working knowledge of pipework, pumps, valves and mechanical services.
• Ability to read and work accurately from engineering drawings and schematics.
• Experience organising workloads and supervising or mentoring others.
• Strong practical problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
• Discipline in quality, testing and workshop safety.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise daily workshop activities, allocate work and manage priorities.
• Lead, support and develop workshop staff and apprentices while setting standards.
• Assemble packaged water systems from drawings and BOMs.
• Measure, cut and assemble pipework; install pumps, valves and related components.
• Mount equipment on frames and enclosures with attention to alignment and serviceability.
• Carry out testing and resolve build and quality issues before release.
• Maintain records and communicate risks or shortages early.
• Manage stock, tools, and ensure safe transport of finished systems.

Skills

Practical experience

Pipework knowledge

Reading drawings

Supervising experience

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

Job Description

JOIN OUR ENGINEERING TEAM

Workshop Engineer

Hands-on workshop leadership for packaged water systems

Location

Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire

Salary

£30,000-£50,000

Hours

40 per week

Contract

Permanent, full-time

The opportunity

Packaged Water Solutions is seeking an experienced, practical Workshop Engineer to take ownership of the day-to-day running of our assembly workshop. This is a hands-on role: you will lead the workshop while continuing to build, test and prepare equipment yourself.

You will organise people, materials and production priorities, maintain high standards of safety and workmanship, and help us deliver reliable packaged water systems on time. The role would particularly suit someone from a plumbing, pipefitting or mechanical-services background who is confident working with pipework, pumps, valves and packaged plant.

What you will do

Plan and supervise daily workshop activities, allocate work and manage production priorities and deadlines.

Lead, support and develop workshop employees and apprentices while setting clear standards for quality and productivity.

Assemble packaged water systems from drawings, specifications and bills of materials.

Measure, cut, prepare and assemble pipework, and install pumps, valves, filters, vessels, gauges and related components.

Mount equipment onto frames, skids and enclosures with attention to alignment, support, access and serviceability.

Carry out pressure, leak, flow and functional testing, resolving build and quality issues before equipment is released.

Maintain accurate inspection, testing and production records and communicate risks or material shortages early.

Manage stock, consumables, tools and workshop equipment, and ensure finished systems are prepared safely for transport.

Maintain a clean, secure and well-organised workshop with strong health and safety standards.

Support occasional installation, commissioning or service work at customer sites when required.

What we are looking for

Practical experience in plumbing, pipefitting, mechanical assembly, plant-room work or an engineering workshop.

Good working knowledge of pipework, pumps, valves and mechanical services.

Ability to read and work accurately from engineering drawings and schematics.

Experience organising workloads and supervising, mentoring or supporting others.

Strong practical problem-solving and fault-finding skills.

A disciplined approach to quality, testing, documentation and workshop safety.

Clear communication, good organisation and pride in producing high-quality work.

Useful additional experience

Any of the following would be advantageous, but applicants do not need to meet every point:

A recognised plumbing, pipefitting, mechanical engineering or building-services qualification.

Experience with water-treatment equipment, filtration, UV systems, softeners or packaged plant.

Practical brazing, welding or soldering skills.

Installation, commissioning or field-service experience.

Forklift, lifting-equipment or relevant safety certification.

A full UK driving licence.

What we offer

Competitive salary of £30,000-£50,000, depending on experience.

Occasional overtime and a performance-related bonus.

Company pension and paid annual leave.

Training, development and scope for career progression as the company grows.

A varied role with genuine responsibility and the opportunity to improve workshop methods and products.

Flexible working arrangements where these are compatible with workshop and project requirements.

The opportunity to join a growing specialist engineering business.

Packaged Water Solutions welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates and is committed to equal employment opportunity.