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Major Recruitment are looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to work for a highly successful water pump company. Our client, a well-established, family-run business with a rich history dating back to 1842, is seeking an experienced and highly organised individual to join their team. This full-time position offers a six-month probation period, with a permanent role for the right candidate.
Our client is a technically driven company specialising in pump solutions, managing projects from concept to completion and delivering comprehensive turnkey packages across various industries. With a strong commitment to responsibility, they ensure the use of the most suitable equipment, backed by extensive experience and expertise.
Their team is further enhanced by close collaborations with leading pump manufacturers and equipment suppliers worldwide, enabling them to provide high-quality, durable solutions. This is supported by an exceptional service team dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of customer satisfaction.
The ideal candidate should have experience in pumps and would be well-suited for someone looking to transition from hands-on work to a more office-based, indoor role.
What's in it for you?
- Overtime opportunities available as required.
- Occasional travel with potential overnight stays.
- Salary to be discussed at the interview stage, depending on qualifications and experience. Starting from 35k.
- 23 days of holiday plus bank holidays
- Full-time, 40 hours per week
- Monday-Friday, 08:00-17:00 (with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break)
- Immediate starts available!
- No weekend work
- Free parking and staff discount
- Pension scheme
- Uniform provided
- Additional benefits: company events, employee discount, sick pay
Brief Overview: This role involves the fabrication, installation, and maintenance of pumping systems across both commercial and domestic environments.
Main Responsibilities: As a Pump Engineer, you will be responsible for providing technical and mechanical support, with a focus on hands-on fault finding and installation projects for pumping systems. You'll collaborate closely with the Manager, assisting from the initial quotation through to project completion, while also organizing and supporting on-site operations.
Key Skills and Requirements:
- Expertise in mechanical support for pump installations in both commercial and domestic settings.
- Proficient in servicing, fault diagnosis, maintenance, and breakdown response for clean and dirty water systems.
- Desirable skills in TIG and MMA pipe welding on stainless steel (SS) and carbon steel (CS) pipelines.
- Ability to read layout drawings and P&ID diagrams, with a good understanding of control equipment (desirable).
- Provide technical support to both customers and colleagues.
- Always adhere to industry standards.
- Assist other trades when necessary.
- Manage projects from start to finish, ensuring all paperwork is accurately maintained.
- Assist the Manager with various duties as required.
- Participate in emergency callout rota (weekend/evening) with other engineers.
- Working knowledge of lifting operations and pipework installations (desirable).
Qualifications and Experience:
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Plant & Systems Pipework, or a minimum of 2 years' relevant experience.
- CSCS card (desirable).
Job Details:
If you have a strong background in Engineering with experience in pumps and are looking to take on a dynamic and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity with our client. Please do not call the office, if you have been successful, you will hear back within 2 days.
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