Mobile Mechanical Pump Engineer

Selwood is the UK’s leading pump rental solutions company and part of the Workdry International Group, delivering reliable, tailored pumping solutions to the Water, Environmental and Construction sectors for over 70 years. Our success is built on the strength of our people. We work together with honesty, respect and teamwork across an nationwide network of branches. Safety is at the heart of everything we do, ensuring our people and the communities we work in return home safe every day.

It’s an exciting time to join Selwood as we continue to grow.

We are looking for a Mobile Fitter to join the fantastic team at our Bedford branch. The role will involve carrying out diesel engine and pump maintenance on customers’ sites and in the branch workshop, as part of a call‑out rota that offers a standby allowance and excellent overtime payment. Base salary is £42,550 with potential earnings up to £65,500, including overtime and other applicable allowances.

• Work safely with a priority on PPE requirements.
• Communicate accurately with work colleagues and customers.
• Obtain signatures and names from sites to ensure smooth processing of tasks.
• Maintain housekeeping standards, keeping work areas and vehicles clean and in good order.
• Complete daily vehicle defect reports to ensure safety.
• Carry out all given tasks as instructed or as per relevant training within a timely manner.
• Understand and apply company policies and procedures.

• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent qualification) or comparable work experience.
• Demonstrated experience working with engines or in mechanical engineering, with the ability to diagnose underlying issues and resolve them.
• Experience in a plant environment, on-site with customers and in a workshop is beneficial.
• Ability to listen, absorb information and translate it into practical solutions.
• Willingness to grow within the role, openness to training opportunities, learning new skills, and commitment to developing existing knowledge.

• Competitive salary
• Enhanced overtime pay for additional hours and call‑outs
• Company van for work use
• Medicash Scheme – medical expenses scheme with 24‑hour online GP services
• Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings, not just salary
• 25 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays
• Increasing annual leave entitlement with long service
• Support for development and training
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Employee discount scheme for supermarkets, high‑street shops, holidays and more
• Employee referral scheme

Workdry International Ltd is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion within our workforce and to eliminating unlawful discrimination. We value transparency, respect others and understand differences. We give full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity. We are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment journey.