Pump Service Engineer

Pump Engineer | Pump Service Engineer | Field Service Engineer | Mechanical Engineer | Water Pumps | Sewage Pumps | Drainage Systems | Maidstone

Location: Ayelsford, Kent
Salary: OTE £60,000.00 +
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule: Monday–Friday + Weekend Work Available
Additional: Weekly Enhanced Overtime Available |Further Enhanced Rates - Sundays & Bank Holidays

The Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Pump Engineer / Pump Service Engineer to join a well-established and growing specialist water pump service provider, operating across the Kent and London areas.

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading providers of pump solutions, drainage services, and water management systems, supporting both domestic and commercial customers.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the service, maintenance, repair, and installation of a wide range of pumps and associated pumping equipment, working across sewage stations, underground pump stations, booster sets, and pressurisation units.

This role would suit an engineer with strong mechanical and electrical knowledge looking for long-term stability, strong earning potential, and ongoing training and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, repair, and install a wide range of pump systems and associated equipment
• Work across domestic and commercial pump installations
• Carry out fault-finding and diagnostics on mechanical and electrical pump systems
• Attend breakdowns and emergency callouts when required
• Work on equipment including sewage stations, underground pump stations, booster sets, and pressurisation units
• Complete job reports and service documentation accurately
• Work both independently and as part of a wider engineering team

Key Requirements

• Previous experience working on pumps or associated pumping equipment
• Good mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
• Strong practical engineering background
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Proactive and reliable approach to work
• Ability to travel across the region as required
• Comfortable working independently and managing workloads
• Willingness to work on-call and attend emergency situations
• Physically capable of accessing pump stations and related infrastructure

Highly Desirable:

17th or 18th Edition qualification

Experience within wastewater, drainage, or sewage pumping systems

Salary & Benefits

• OTE £60,000.00 +
• Circa 50 hours per week (more hours available)
• Weekly overtime available (Enhanced Rate)
• Further enhanced overtime rates for Sundays and Bank Holidays
• Branded uniform provided
• 28 days holiday
• Weekly on-call rota
• Company pension scheme
• Company events
• Employee discount scheme
• Ongoing Health & Safety and new skills training
• Personal development plans
• Positive and supportive team environment
• Genuine long-term career progression opportunities

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Pump Engineer to join a highly respected specialist business with a strong reputation in the water, drainage, and pumping sector.

Offering strong earning potential, regular overtime, structured training, and long-term career development, this role would suit an engineer looking for stability, progression, and the opportunity to further develop their technical skillset.

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