Wastewater Pump Engineer
Northern Region – Based from York
Contact: Emily or Sammy at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment
Permanent | Door-to-Door Pay | OTE £60k+
Are you a mechanically and electrically skilled Pump Engineer looking for a role that offers real earning potential, varied technical work and long-term stability?
We’re working with a well-established, fast-growing engineering business operating across water infrastructure, installation and specialist pump projects. Due to continued contract growth, they are strengthening their Northern engineering team.
This is not a basic service role. You’ll be involved in technically varied installations, fault finding and project-based works across wastewater infrastructure.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Service, maintenance and installation of wastewater & clean water pumping systems
Electrical fault finding on pump controls and associated systems
Mechanical pump removal, replacement and installation
Working across sewage pumping stations and treatment sites
Supporting technical installation and commissioning projects
Working across both reactive and planned works
Participating in a 1-in-4 on-call rota
You’ll be paid door to door, and work will be kept regional where possible.
What We’re Looking For:
Minimum 4 years’ experience working on pump systems
Strong mechanical AND electrical capability (dual-skilled essential)
Level 3 electrical qualification desirable
Utilities background highly advantageous (Thames, Southern, Yorkshire Water, United Utilities etc.)
Comfortable working outdoors and in varied site environments
Based within 45 minutes of York
This role suits engineers who enjoy technical challenge rather than repetitive servicing.
The Package:
Competitive basic salary
Minimum OTE £60,000+ per annum
Bonus schemes
Company vehicle & fuel card
Door-to-door pay
Specialist tools provided
Genuine long-term progression opportunities
If you’re looking for a role where your skills are properly valued and earning potential reflects your experience — this is worth a conversation