Mechanical Engineer (Field Based)
Full Time & Permanent Role. Salary up to £34k – 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; a full, clean driver’s licence is required. Travel will primarily be within 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
* Conduct general site maintenance, including electrical maintenance (training is provided; however, a basic level of electrical understanding, including safe isolation procedures, is required).
* Maintain various systems, including wastewater systems, boosted cold‑water systems for high‑rise buildings, water treatment systems, and more.
* 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
* Cold water booster systems
* Submersible and end suction pumps
* Motor/pump control systems
* Level control and sensing equipment
* Pipework and valve systems (Ductile Iron, Copper, HDPE & MDPE)
* Rainwater harvesting systems
* Borehole pump systems
* Septic tanks, grease traps, and water treatment systems
Sectors
* Facilities Maintenance (FM)
* Property Management
* Specialist Projects (various sectors)
* Construction
* Wastewater (sewage) industry
* Industrial / processed plants
What We’re Looking For
* Previous experience in any of the industries mentioned above is an advantage.
* 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.
Please only apply for this role if you have experience working with pumps & valves.
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
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