Workshop Engineer (Fitting) – RO Water Plant Assembly

In Charge Electrical Services, LLC; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Separation Services in Rochdale is seeking a Workshop Engineer (Fitting) to assemble water treatment plants and perform mechanical fitting, pipefitting, and light fabrication. You will inspect equipment, support instrumentation tasks, and help with testing and commissioning.

The role requires a Level 3 BTEC/NVQ in Mechanical Engineering and 4+ years in a workshop environment. You’ll work independently and with teams, maintain high standards, and contribute to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 BTEC/NVQ or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• 4+ years of experience in a workshop or shop-floor engineering role.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Customer-oriented mindset, engineering products to a high standard and regulated customer expectations
• Familiarity with using computer system to log time and work.
• Commitment to self-development and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and build water treatment plants (training provided).
• Perform mechanical fitting, pipefitting, and light fabrication.
• Carry out instrumentation tasks, wiring, and painting as needed.
• Conduct equipment testing, including instrument calibration, hydrostatic pressure testing, PSV setting, and certification (training provided).
• Oversee inspection, refurbishment, and overhaul of plant equipment.
• Inspect incoming equipment and materials.
• Support logistics through collection and delivery of goods, and packing and dispatching of equipment.
• Maintain and promote the company’s values and culture in all aspects of work.
• Lead site teams during offsite work, where applicable.
• Contribute to the professional development of apprentices or junior staff (as required)
• Carry out any other tasks required to support the needs of the business.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Independent and team work

Customer-focused

Log time in computer system

Self-development

Education

Level 3 BTEC/NVQ in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Salt Separation Services in Rochdale is seeking a Workshop Engineer (Fitting) to assemble water treatment plants and perform mechanical fitting, pipefitting, and light fabrication. You will inspect equipment, support instrumentation tasks, and help with testing and commissioning.

The role requires a Level 3 BTEC/NVQ in Mechanical Engineering and 4+ years in a workshop environment. You’ll work independently and with teams, maintain high standards, and contribute to continuous improvement.