Mechanical Installation Engineer/Pipefitter

Mechanical Installation Engineer / Pipefitter

£42,000 - £47,000 + Company Van + Overtime + Benefits

Hampshire, Sussex & Kent

The Opportunity

An established and growing building, mechanical and maintenance contractor is looking to recruit a Mechanical Installation Engineer / Pipefitter to join its expanding team working across Hampshire, Sussex and Kent.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that is actively growing its mechanical division, offering long-term career development, specialist training and genuine progression opportunities.

The successful candidate will work on the installation of pumps, pipework modifications and associated mechanical systems across a range of water industry sites, whilst also supporting wider mechanical and construction projects when required.

Full product training will be provided directly by the pump manufacturer, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop specialist knowledge within the water industry.

What You'll Be Doing

• Installing pumps and associated mechanical equipment
• Pipework modifications and installations
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Assisting with commissioning, testing and fault finding
• Working safely on operational water and wastewater sites
• Completing site documentation and reports
• Liaising with clients, suppliers and project teams
• Supporting wider mechanical and construction activities when required

What We're Looking For

We would like to hear from candidates with experience as:

• Mechanical Installation Engineer
• Mechanical Fitter
• Pipefitter
• Maintenance Engineer
• Site Engineer
• Or a similar mechanical installation background

You should also have:

• Experience working from engineering drawings
• Strong practical mechanical skills
• Good problem-solving ability
• A proactive and professional approach
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable Experience

Whilst not essential, the following would be advantageous:

• Water or wastewater industry experience
• Pipework installation experience
• Fabrication or welding experience
• CSCS Card
• EUSR Water Hygiene
• Confined Space Training
• SSSTS or SMSTS
• NVQ qualification

What's On Offer

£42,000 - £47,000 salary (depending on experience)

Company van and fuel card

Overtime opportunities

Mobile phone

Company workwear and PPE

Pension scheme

Life assurance benefit

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Full manufacturer training

Ongoing professional development

Genuine long-term progression opportunities

Additional Information

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to obtain security clearance and have been resident in the UK for at least three years.

If you're a mechanically minded engineer looking for a varied role with long-term career prospects and the opportunity to grow with an expanding business, we'd love to hear from you.