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Mechanical Engineer - Heathfield 1

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£30,000 - 50,000 yearly

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Job Description - Mechanical Engineer - Heathfield 1



Country: United Kingdom 
City: Heathfield with nationwide travel and overnight stays 

Req ID: 524357
Job TypeFull Time   
Workplace TypeOnsite
Seniority LevelAssociate 


Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a leading global provider of advanced products, services and expertise to help municipal, industrial and construction customers to improve their water management processes, increase operational performance and reduce environmental impact. With over 40 years of experience and a reputation for engineering excellence, businesses, and public bodies all over the world rely on our products, services and integrated solutions to reduce flood risk, improve water treatment and protect the environment from water pollution. We have a network of over 80 distribution partners and serve customers in more than 40 countries.  As part of CRH Infrastructure Products, we are leading the water management industry with innovative, sustainable solutions and a safety-first mindset.



Mechanical Engineer


Heathfield, East Sussex (regular working away & overnight stays required)
£30,000 – £50,000 OTE (DOE)


Join a team improving the UK’s wastewater infrastructure.


About Us


Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a global leader in advanced water management solutions. For more than 40 years, we’ve supported municipal, industrial and construction customers in improving water treatment processes, boosting operational performance and reducing environmental impact.


With operations across 40+ countries and 80+ distribution partners, we continue to lead the industry with innovative, sustainable and safety‑first solutions. This role is part of our UK Wastewater Services (UKWWS) team, supporting water utility companies on wastewater and sewage treatment sites nationwide.


About the Job


We are looking for an experienced and qualified Mechanical Engineer to join our branch in Heathfield, East Sussex. This is a hands‑on field role with excellent variety and long‑term development opportunities.


In this job, you will:



  • Install, commission, set up and test water filtration systems on sewage treatment sites

  • Carry out site inspections, diagnose faults and prepare survey reports for quotations

  • Use mobile electronic equipment to access and interpret technical information

  • Work at heights, in confined spaces and outdoors in all weather conditions

  • Work away from home regularly, including overnight stays

  • Occasionally support workshop activities at other UK locations

  • Collaborate with other engineers and trades across the business


If you enjoy practical mechanical work, thrive in different environments and want to help maintain critical UK water infrastructure, this is a fantastic opportunity.


About You


To be successful, you’ll need:



  • A current valid UK driving licence

  • City & Guilds mechanical engineering qualification

  • Completion of a recognised mechanical apprenticeship


You’ll also bring:



  • A safety‑focused mindset

  • Strong mechanical knowledge and hands‑on engineering ability

  • Willingness to work away from home regularly

  • Ability to follow and interpret technical instructions

  • A proactive, reliable and positive approach

  • Good teamwork and communication skills


Why Work for Us?



  • Competitive salary

  • Annual discretionary bonus

  • Overnight subsistence allowance

  • Additional overnight / stay‑away payment

  • Life cover – 2× annual salary

  • Company pension

  • Sick pay policy

  • Minimum 23 days holiday + bank holidays

  • Flu vaccinations

  • DSE eye tests

  • Mental Health First Aiders & wellbeing support

  • Excellent training & development

  • Real opportunities for advancement




What Hydro International Offers You




  • A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion




  • Highly competitive salary package




  • Comprehensive secondary benefits




  • Significant contribution to your pension plan




  • Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization





Connect your future to CRH


We are curious to learn more about you. At CRH, we believe our mutual differences contribute to the healthy, productive, and enjoyable workspace we create. Please introduce yourself and send us your application.


 


Is this role not for you, but do you know someone who would love to join the team? Please let us know!


 


CRH finds it important that vacancies are shared to individuals that may find them interesting and/or could be suitable for the role


 


Please contact our recruitment team at [email protected].


 


CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.


 


Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of the employment with CRH and the country where you work.


 


Please note that we cannot accept any applications submitted through email for GDPR purposes. Candidates must apply through our job portal.


 


We do not accept candidate introductions for this position from recruitment agencies, unless you have been instructed to do so by our recruitment team.


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Crh Plc.

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