Gearing Recruitment Solutions Ltd

Position: Mechanical Engineer GRS are seeking a skilled and motivated Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a contractor operating within the Water Industry. In this role, you will play a key part in the maintenance, installation, and commissioning of pumps, valves, gearboxes, pipework, and other mechanical equipment across water treatment works, pumping stations, water supply works, and booster stations. This is a hands-on role requiring strong mechanical knowledge and practical experience working on industrial equipment, particularly rotating machinery and pump systems. Key Responsibilities: Maintenance & Troubleshooting Perform routine maintenance and mechanical repairs on pumps, valves, pipework, and other plant equipment. Diagnose and resolve mechanical faults to ensure system uptime and performance. Respond to urgent mechanical failures or breakdowns across water and wastewater sites. Installation & Commissioning Install and align pumps, motors, valves, and associated mechanical components. Carry out pipe fitting, bolting, and coupling work for equipment installations. Commission mechanical systems, ensuring correct operation, pressure, flow, and alignment. Conduct on-site testing, vibration checks, and performance validation to meet client specifications. Documentation & Reporting Maintain accurate records of all maintenance tasks, repairs, and installations. Produce detailed job sheets and reports outlining work completed and future recommendations. Provide technical feedback to engineering and design teams to support continuous improvement. Qualifications & Skills: Experience: Minimum of 3 years experience in mechanical maintenance, installation, and repair ideally within the water industry or similar process-based sectors (e.g., wastewater, utilities, industrial). Proven ability to work on pumps, gearboxes, valves, pipework, and other mechanical plant. Familiarity with water treatment works, pumping stations, or booster sets is highly beneficial. Personal Attributes: Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Confident communicator with the ability to work both independently and in a team. Flexible and adaptable approach to project requirements and working environments. Willingness to travel to various client sites. Physically fit and comfortable working in industrial environments, occasionally in confined spaces or at height (appropriate training provided). Additional Details of the Role: Call-Outs: Optional and well-compensated: Double time for unsociable hours. Time-and-a-half for extended regular hours. Travel Time: Fully paid from home to site and back. Benefits: Competitive Salary: Based on experience. Overtime: Paid outside core hours (7:00 AM 3:30 PM). Holiday: 25 days plus bank holidays. Company Van: Provided for work use (fuel card included). Personal use permitted for work-related expenses only. Pension Scheme: With employer contributions. Professional Development: Opportunities to work on diverse projects and gain further mechanical training and certifications. GRS (Gearing Recruitment Solutions) operates across sectors including water treatment, wastewater, AMP projects, and energy distribution. Relevant industries: clean water, sludge treatment, pumping stations, chemical dosing, sewage, food processing, breweries, pharmaceutical, process engineering, power networks, HV/LV installations, renewables, solar, wind farms, energy storage systems, oil and gas, and petrochemicals.

Job Title: General Foreman Day Rate: 350 - 400/day Location: Wanlip, Leicestershire Our client is seeking to employ a General Foreman immediately, based in the Leicestershire area. You will report directly to the Site Manager, overseeing all site activities, ensuring compliance with HSQE, program, and budget requirements, managing subcontractors and associated stakeholders. Key responsibilities will include: Collaborating with the Site Manager to coordinate and manage initial site setup, actively implementing framework systems and procedures. Implementing new procedure to ensure resource utilization continuously. Assessing security risks to all property under your jurisdiction and implementing appropriate security measures. Maintaining safety standards as required by our client's safety policies. Reviewing method statements and risk assessments. Ensuring compliance with all HS&E policies and procedures. Management of subcontractors and direct labour About The Candidate: CSCS Card SMSTS certification. First Aid certification. Preferably confined space trained. Experience within the water treatment industry preferable Lifting Operations experience. Experience with heavy civils About The Company: Our client a major contractor operating in the water sector. They have a dedicated workforce across various frameworks, operating as both a sole contractor and in joint ventures and alliances.

3 x Able Seamen Required - 4 week rotations 1 x AB - 31st July Start 2 x AB - 12th August Start A well established UK marine contractor is seeking 3 Able Seamen (ABs) to join its crew on a major overseas marine infrastructure project in the EU. This is rotation-based role with long-term potential, ideal for individuals looking for consistent work. Key responsibilities: Mooring, line handling, deck duties, cargo operations Support vessel movements and barge operations Maintain health & safety standards onboard Requirements: Valid STCW Basic Safety Training Valid ENG1 Medical 1-2 years experience in a marine role (tugs, barges, dredgers or civils support) Able to commit to 4-week-on rotation UK-based with right to work and travel within Europe

We are looking for a MEICA Site Manager to play a crucial role in our water industry projects. This position demands expertise in both mechanical and electrical engineering, with a strong emphasis on MEICA site management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing site operations, particularly in clean water construction and upgrade projects, and be skilled in offering both me click apply for full job details