Mechanical Production Engineer

Job Overview

The Mechanical Engineer will help deliver the build, assembly, modification, and upkeep of hire fleet equipment and build-to-buy systems. Reporting to the Project Engineer – Production, the role combines workshop-based mechanical work, equipment integration, testing, and quality checks.

The successful candidate will be practical and organised, with hands-on experience of pumps, pipework, skids, fabricated parts, and mechanical systems.

Key Duties

• Build, fit, modify, and test mechanical equipment including pumps, valves, pipework, frames, and skids.
• Work from engineering drawings, P&IDs, and specified build requirements.
• Refurbish and adapt existing hire equipment where required.
• Carry out mechanical inspections, fit-up, alignment, and quality checks.
• Work with the workshop team to complete builds safely and to schedule.
• Prepare equipment and systems for FATs and functional testing.
• Check supplier components and packages against required standards and specifications.
• Support the integration of externally manufactured mechanical assemblies.
• Highlight manufacturing problems, defects, and potential design improvements.
• Keep workshop tools and equipment in good condition and maintain a safe workplace.
• Complete build documentation, inspection records, and mechanical test sheets.
• Follow company safety, RAMS, and quality procedures.
• Assist with producing accurate as-built mechanical information.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Fitting, or a related background.
• Practical experience with pumps, pipework, flanges, seals, fabrication, or similar mechanical systems.
• Ability to understand engineering drawings, including P&IDs and general arrangements.
• Confident using mechanical tools and workshop equipment.
• Strong practical problem-solving skills.
• Experience in the water or wastewater sector.
• Full UK driving licence

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