Installation Engineer in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Posted by Kapital 7 Recruitment
£45,000 – £50,000 a year
Peterborough · Permanent
Installation Engineer – Pumping Stations
East Midlands – East Anglia
£45k – £50k Basic + Overtime + Great Company Benefits + Vehicle
Permanent – Door-to-Door
As an Installation Engineer, you will be responsible for the end-to-end installation, positioning, mechanical/electrical integration, and commissioning of wastewater pumping systems and treatment equipment.
This is a field-based role requiring hands-on problem-solving, adherence to water industry standards, and a commitment to high-quality workmanship.
Key Responsibilities
- Install and position submersible pumps, packaged pumping stations, valves, and associated pipework.
- Mount, wire, and integrate control panels, level sensors (floats, ultrasonic), and telemetry systems.
- Commission newly installed wastewater systems and conduct wet-well testing to ensure optimal flow and drawdown metrics.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and rectify mechanical or electrical faults during initial plant startup.
- Complete accurate digital site reports, safety logs, and handover documentation via mobile applications.
- #Maintain rigorous health and safety standards, particularly concerning confined spaces and hazardous wastewater environments.
You will have Proven experience installing and servicing wastewater systems, sewage pumps,and adoptable pumping stations.
You will also possess strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, with hands-on experience with three-phase motors and control circuits
Alongside a valid, clean UK driving licence, you will ideally have relevant technical qualifications (e.g., NVQ/CITB in Engineering, Electrical certifications, or equivalent Time-Served experience), with valid Confined Space training (City & Guilds 6160 or equivalent)
Application opens at the source listing. Free for jobseekers.