Maintenance Engineer

Service & Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

Location: Ascot & Cannock, covering Thames Water, Anglian Water and Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water sites.

Salary: Competitive + Overtime + Benefits

My Client is seeking a Service & Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) to join their Technical Services team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the inspection, servicing, maintenance, repair, installation and commissioning of odour control equipment across a variety of water and wastewater treatment sites.

This is a hands-on field-based role working across Sewage Treatment Works and Pumping Stations, offering a varied workload and the opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

* Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on odour control systems, pumps, fans, ductwork and pipework.

* Inspect, diagnose and repair mechanical faults safely and efficiently.

* Install, modify and commission new mechanical equipment.

* Perform mechanical testing, airflow sampling and marker compound gas testing.

* Complete site inspections and ensure all work complies with current standards and regulations.

* Maintain accurate maintenance records and site documentation.

* Ensure asset registers and preventative maintenance programmes remain up to date.

* Provide technical support and advice to colleagues, clients and trainees.

* Support emergency call-outs and occasional overtime requirements.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally possess:

* City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, BTEC or HNC qualification in Mechanical Engineering.

* Completed Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience.

* Proven experience carrying out maintenance, fault finding and repair of mechanical equipment in an industrial environment.

* Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.

* Good IT, literacy and numeracy skills.

* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

* A proactive approach to safety and quality.

* Full UK Driving Licence.

Essential Certifications

* CSCS or CNSG Safety Card.

* Thames Water Safety Passport (desirable).

* Mechanical Engineering Qualification (C&G or NVQ).

What's on Offer?

* Opportunity to work within the UK water and wastewater sector.

* Varied and challenging field-based role.

* Ongoing training and development opportunities.

* Exposure to specialist odour control technologies.

* Overtime opportunities available.

* Long-term career progression within a growing engineering business.

Additional Information

* Some weekend and night work may be required to support operational requirements.

* The role is predominantly site-based and involves working outdoors in a range of environments.

* Candidates must be physically fit and willing to undertake additional training, including Confined Space Entry certification.

* My Client operates a strict non-smoking policy across all offices, vehicles, buildings and client sites
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed