Workshop Engineer (Pump)

Rubix UKII; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Deritend, part of the Rubix Group, provides 24/7 engineering services for pumps, motors and related equipment across multiple sectors. The Technician role covers installation, assembly, testing, commissioning, maintenance and repair of industrial systems and equipment.

The position involves site work, fault diagnosis, and adherence to safety and quality standards. A versatile technician with a strong mechanical/electrical background is required to support customers and deliver high-quality

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent).
• Lifting, confined space, electrical testing certifications where applicable.
• Valid UK driving licence preferred.
• Maintain quality standards in line with ISO procedures and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Analyse job cards and determine scope and requirements.
• Inspect, test, assemble, and commission equipment to meet customer specs and internal standards.
• Fault diagnose, repair, and maintain equipment safely and efficiently.
• Record work, parts used and time spent for accurate documentation.
• Use precision measuring tools such as Vernier's, micrometers, and dial test indicators.
• Operate workshop and site equipment safely per procedures.
• Liaise with customers and management to provide updates and technical support.
• Ensure all work is completed to required quality and delivered on time.
• Strip down, repair and test pumps to OEM or customer specifications.
• Carry out shaft alignment, balancing and performance testing.
• Occasional sitework for installation, laser alignment and commissioning.

Skills

Engineering background

Fault-finding

Interpreting drawings

Hand tools & equipment

Communication

Site & workshop flexibility

Education

Recognised apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (Mechanical/Electrical Engineering)

Tools

Hand tools

Workshop machinery

Test equipment

Job description

The Role

• Permanent
• Full Time

Deritend, part of the Rubix Group, provide 24/7 engineering services. We repair, overhaul, install, and maintain pumps, motors, gearboxes, compressors, hydraulic equipment and cover a wide range of industrial equipment for customers across multiple sectors.

The Technician role is a multi-skilled position, responsible for the installation, assembly, testing, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of industrial systems and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse job cards and work instructions to determine scope, status, limitations, and requirements.
• Inspect, test, assemble, and commission industrial equipment to ensure compliance with customer specifications and internal standards.
• Carry out fault diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Record in detail work undertaken, parts used, and time spent, ensuring accurate completion of job documentation.
• Use precision measuring equipment such as Vernier's, micrometers, and dial test indicators.
• Operate workshop and site equipment safely, in line with training and company procedures.
• Liaise with customers, colleagues, and management to provide updates and technical support.
• Ensure all work is completed to the required quality and delivered on time.
• Promote and uphold company values, focusing on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Strip down, repair, identify component wear, reassemble, and test wide range of pumps (centrifugal, submersible, multistage, progressive cavity, turbine, positive displacement etc.) to OEM or customer specifications.
• Carry out shaft alignment, balancing, and performance testing.
• Occasional sitework for installation, laser alignment and commissioning may be required.

Key Skills / Qualifications

• Proven engineering/technical background in industrial maintenance.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical manuals.
• Experience using hand tools, workshop machinery, and test equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with colleagues and customers.
• Flexible, with the ability to work both in the workshop and on customer sites.

Good To Have Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent).
• Specialist training/certification where applicable (e.g., lifting, confined space, electrical testing).
• Valid UK driving licence preferred.
• Health, Safety & Quality Responsibilities
• Comply with company and statutory health & safety regulations at all times.
• Take responsibility for personal safety and that of others in the workplace.
• Ensure all equipment and tools are maintained in safe working order.
• Report hazards, near misses, and incidents promptly.
• Maintain quality standards in line with ISO procedures and company policies.