Electrical​/Mechanical Pump Manager

Electrical/Mechanical Pump Manager

Metro Rod LTD
Full time permanent
Salary up to £50,000 DOE + benefits
Electric car

Metro Rod work with the likes of Equans, Amey, Aldi, Mitie, Greggs, McDonalds, Wetherspoons and many more in the FM, Social Housing, Property Management, Retail, Industrial and Leisure sectors. Despite having been around for over 40 years, we are a fast-growing and dynamic business and part of an ever-expanding group Franchise Brands.

Founded in 1983, Metro Rod and its sister company Metro Plumb are leading providers of drain clearance and maintenance services delivered on a largely reactive basis. The services are provided by over 60 franchisees with geographical coverage across the UK. We’ve been clearing and unblocking drains for more than thirty years and we’re proud of our reputation for quality service and customer satisfaction.

Major companies and leading high street names trust us to deal with all their regular drain maintenance and we’ll bring the same high standards of service to tackle your drain blockage.

Within the Waste & Water Services Division of Franchise Brands, is also Willow Pumps and Filta. Two expanding businesses that focus on sewage pumps and commercial kitchen solutions. Together, the brands provide a complete one-stop shop for keeping water and waste flowing.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Mechanical / Electrical Pump Manager to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong electrical background and hands-on experience within pumps and ideally wastewater environments.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing pump-related operations, supporting engineers on-site, maintaining high safety and compliance standards, and helping to develop and train team members.

• Oversee mechanical and electrical pump operations and maintenance activities
• Be the Electrical supervisor/Appointed person NICEIC/NAPIT for the Company.
• Support and manage engineers across multiple sites
• Carry out and review electrical testing and inspections
• Conduct site audits and ensure compliance with health & safety standards
• Diagnose faults and support technical problem solving
• Assist with planning and delivery of maintenance and installation projects
• Provide training, mentoring, and technical support to engineers and apprentices
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, safety, and customer service

We are seeking someone proactive, reliable, and technically strong who can confidently support both operational delivery and team development. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working both on-site and in a leadership capacity, with a positive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification
• Minimum 4 years’ post-qualification experience
• Experience carrying out electrical testing and inspections
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
• Ability to lead teams and manage workloads effectively
• Experience in quoting work.
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel

• Experience with in the wastewater industry
• Previous pump industry experience
• Experience delivering training or mentoring staff
• Experience conducting site audits and compliance checks
• Strong communication and organisational skills

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and support a team
• Excellent problem-solving and fault-finding abilities
• Proactive and self-motivated with a hands‑on approach
• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with clients, colleagues, and site teams
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities…