Field Based Mechanical Service Engineer

Mechanical Field Service Engineer
Full Time
Permanent Role
Salary up to £38k - including extras up to £50k

We are excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Field Service Engineer to join a leading, family-run engineering company that provides specialised equipment and systems to a variety of industries, including facilities maintenance, wastewater, and process plants. This role is a fantastic opportunity to work for a company that truly values its team. With a strong focus on employee welfare and long-standing staff retention, this business is forward-thinking and flexible, seeking a candidate who is the right cultural fit as much as possessing the relevant skills and experience.

Role Overview:

This is a UK-wide position, and a full, clean driver's licence is required. Travel will primarily be within the regions of Manchester, Birmingham, and Cumbria, with occasional further travel and overnight stays. When staying overnight, you will receive a £15 'staying away' bonus, along with accommodation, meals, and other travel-related expenses. You will be part of an on-call rota, with an additional £60 per week paid for this responsibility. With the on-call and enhanced call out rates you could be earning £50k.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Conduct general site maintenance, including electrical maintenance (training is provided however some basic level of electrical understanding, including safe isolation procedures).
2. Maintain various systems, including wastewater systems, boosted cold water systems for high-rise buildings, water treatment systems, and more.
3. Handle systems such as submersible pumps, motor/pump control systems, pipework and valve systems (including Ductile Iron, Copper, and Polyethylene), rainwater harvesting systems, and septic tanks.

Key Equipment/Systems:

1. Cold water booster systems
2. Submersible and end suction pumps
3. Motor/pump control systems
4. Level control and sensing equipment
5. Pipework and valve systems (Ductile Iron, Copper, HDPE & MDPE)
6. Rainwater harvesting systems
7. Borehole pump systems
8. Septic tanks, grease traps, and water treatment systems

Sectors:

1. Facilities Maintenance (FM)
2. Property Management
3. Specialist Projects (Various sectors)
4. Construction
5. Wastewater (Sewage) Industry
6. Industrial/Processed Plants

What We're Looking For:

Previous experience in any of the industries mentioned above is an advantage. However, we will also consider candidates with transferrable engineering knowledge and skills from other sectors. A proactive attitude, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently are key.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career with a company that genuinely values its employees, we'd love to hear from you.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.