Lead Engineer - Pumps & Treatment Plants

CS 33330

Lead Engineer - Pumps & Treatment Plants

£17.00 - £19.50 + Benefits (45 hours per week) + Overtime Rates

Based Midlands or Northeast

Alecto Recruitment is looking to hear from experienced Electrical & Mechanical Engineers experienced with pumps and pumping stations to work in a national position covering the UK.

Working as part of a 2-person team you will be the lead engineer responsible for the successful completion of scheduled tasks.

Duties

Undertake electrical installation of water & sewage pumping station equipment on various sites throughout the UK. Perform maintenance and servicing of pumping stations across various industries, including leisure parks, government projects, local councils, and more. Conduct mechanical and electrical fault-finding and resolve issues on site on call outs. A focus on Health & Safety, ensuring all work always complies with the Company's Health and Safety Procedures and is in line with Risk Assessments and Method Statements. Communicate with clients on-site to ensure the smooth running of jobs and adherence to the program of works. Take day-to-day responsibility for installing different schemes and supervising other engineers. Accurately complete timesheets and report sheets with relevant information following job completion. Managed van stock levels. Attend courses and toolbox talks as required. Work with sewage and clean water systems. Work in confined spaces and at height. Attend occasional emergency breakdowns of Station out of hours. To have the ability and commitment to time working away from home, with occasional weekend work by agreement.Desired Profile

2+ years of experience in the installation, service, or repair of pumps or associated machinery. Capability to perform physically heavy work. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and write clear, concise reports of completed work or incidents. Mechanical knowledge and practical experience, with the ability to read technical drawings. Confidence in using hand and power tools. Ability to delegate and supervise work tasks. Working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, particularly within construction/manufacturing. Flexibility to work varied hours and travel as required. Possession of a CSCS or industry equivalent card (or willingness to obtain one). Strong communication skills with both customers and colleagues. Full UK Driving licence (any endorsements must be disclosed). Ability to pass enhanced DBS/security checks for working on school and government contracts. Basic electrical knowledge (or willingness to develop). Ability to carry out routine preventative maintenance (Electrical and Mechanical) on wastewater systems at customer sites.Skills/Experience Required:

Experience with pumping station equipment (pumps, valves, pipework, or similar). Background in utility maintenance, water treatment, drainage, etc., would be beneficial. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent. 17th or 18th edition qualification would be an advantage. A valid UK driving licence is essential. CSCS, First Aid, or Confined Space training is desirable, but training can be provided.Benefits:

Company pension 20 days holiday plus extra days for time served + Bank Holidays Birthday as a holiday every year. Lunch or lunch allowance provided every day. Overnight allowance and food allowance when working away from home. Overtime.To apply for this role call (phone number removed) ext 202 for more information or send your CV to .

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