Maintenance Engineer in Guildford, Surrey

Service & Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

Location: Ascot & Cannock, covering Thames Water, Anglian Water and Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water sites.

Salary: Competitive + Overtime + Benefits

My Client is seeking a Service & Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) to join their Technical Services team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the inspection, servicing, maintenance, repair, installation and commissioning of odour control equipment across a variety of water and wastewater treatment sites.

This is a hands-on field-based role working across Sewage Treatment Works and Pumping Stations, offering a varied workload and the opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on odour control systems, pumps, fans, ductwork and pipework.
• Inspect, diagnose and repair mechanical faults safely and efficiently.
• Install, modify and commission new mechanical equipment.
• Perform mechanical testing, airflow sampling and marker compound gas testing.
• Complete site inspections and ensure all work complies with current standards and regulations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and site documentation.
• Ensure asset registers and preventative maintenance programmes remain up to date.
• Provide technical support and advice to colleagues, clients and trainees.
• Support emergency call-outs and occasional overtime requirements.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally possess:

• City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, BTEC or HNC qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Completed Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience carrying out maintenance, fault finding and repair of mechanical equipment in an industrial environment.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Good IT, literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• A proactive approach to safety and quality.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Essential Certifications

• CSCS or CNSG Safety Card.
• Thames Water Safety Passport (desirable).
• Mechanical Engineering Qualification (C&G or NVQ).

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to work within the UK water and wastewater sector.
• Varied and challenging field-based role.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Exposure to specialist odour control technologies.
• Overtime opportunities available.
• Long-term career progression within a growing engineering business.

Additional Information

• Some weekend and night work may be required to support operational requirements.
• The role is predominantly site-based and involves working outdoors in a range of environments.
• Candidates must be physically fit and willing to undertake additional training, including Confined Space Entry certification.
• My Client operates a strict non-smoking policy across all offices, vehicles, buildings and client sites.