Mechanical Engineer - Installation & Maintenance

  • Searley Owen
  • Newcastle, Staffordshire
  • Jan 24, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Mechanical-focused Installation and Maintenance Engineer needed to join a growing business with a great reputation. You will support in the installation and maintenance of large pumping equipment.

The ideal candidate is a mechanically focused engineer / technician, a team player with good communication skills.

You could currently be working as: Mechanical Installation, Maintenance Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Mechanical Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Service Technician, Mechanical Fitter, Maintenance Fitter, Plant Fitter, Installation Engineer, Workshop Engineer or similar.

Day-to-day duties:

  • Working on site, usually within the Midlands
  • Installing and maintaining plant machinery, including pumps, valves, hoses and more
  • Attending breakdowns and carrying out repairs as required
  • Ensuring all work is completed to a high standard
  • Fault finding and diagnosis
  • Looking after tools and equipment, including your van
  • Ensuring lifting equipment is tested and in date
  • Being responsible for safety documentation
  • Completing comprehensive reports

Key skills / experience:

  • Time-served engineer
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
  • Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
  • Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion

Benefits and working hours:

  • Van provided
  • Expenses paid
  • Salary: 37.5k per annum
  • Holidays: 23 days + bank holidays, plus an additional day for your birthday
  • Pension

Searley Owen are working as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. We will never send your CV without your permission.