Pump Maintenance & Installation Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-07
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Installation Technician, Field/Service Technician, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer
Competitive, depending on experience
Contract:
Full-time, with participation in an on-call rota (emergency call-outs once every four weeks)
Overview
Due to continued growth and expansion, we are seeking a skilled and motivated Pump Maintenance & Installation Engineer to join our established technical team. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer- or a capable professional looking to advance their career-within a progressive and supportive company environment.
The successful candidate will play a vital role in delivering high-quality service, maintenance, installation, and commissioning of pumping systems across domestic, commercial, and industrial settings. This role includes participation in an out-of-hours on-call rota, typically 1 week in 4.
Key Responsibilities
- Service, maintain, and repair a wide range of domestic, commercial, and industrial pumping systems, including associated mechanical, electrical, and control components.
- Diagnose faults, conduct investigations, and implement effective corrective actions.
- Carry out installation, commissioning, and replacement of pumps, booster sets, pressurisation units, control panels, and related equipment.
- Produce accurate service reports, commissioning documentation, and job sheets.
- Liaise professionally with clients to provide updates, explain findings, and advise on recommended actions.
- Maintain company tools, equipment, and stock levels, including monthly inventory checks.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental procedures and industry best practice.
- Proven experience working with pumping systems, including installation, service, and fault diagnosis.
- Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical principles (electrically competent).
- Ability to understand and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and control schematics.
- conduct dynamic risks assessments
- Excellent problem-solving abilities with a methodical and proactive approach to work.
- Strong communication and customer-service skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team.
- Full UK driving licence.
Essential Qualifications & Certifications
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Mechanical Engineering, Plumbing & Heating, or a related discipline.
- CSCS/ECS Card.
- Confined Space Entry Certification (Medium Risk).
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) or willingness to achieve this qualification.
Desirable Qualifications & Training
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent electrical competence certification.
- Pump-specific OEM training (e.g., Grundfos, Lowara, Wilo, Xylem).
- City & Guilds 2377 - Electrical Equipment Inspection & Testing (PAT).
- PASMA / IPAF for working at height.
- First Aid at Work.
- Water Hygiene (EUSR/Blue Card) - beneficial for water industry or building services applications.
- Experience with BMS and control panel fault-finding.
- Knowledge of legionella control, closed systems, and water treatment equipment (advantageous for water hygiene/treatment-related companies).
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a dynamic, reliable, and results-driven engineer with strong technical capability and a commitment to delivering high-quality work. You will be adaptable, willing to learn, and keen to enhance your expertise through ongoing training and development opportunities.
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