Workshop Pump Engineerandnbsp;
Bedford
and#163;40,000 and#150; and#163;45,000 DOE
Monday and#150; Friday | 7:30am and#150; 4:30pm
Full-time | Permanent
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Workshop-Based Pump Engineer / Mechanical andamp; Electrical Engineer to join a growing engineering team in Bedford.
This is a hands-on workshop position, ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys getting stuck into the technical side of the job. Youand#146;ll be responsible for the inspection, fault-finding, strip-down, repair, rebuild and testing of pumps, motors, fans and other rotating equipment.
You'll become a key technical presence within the workshop, helping maintain high standards of repair quality and supporting the wider engineering team with your knowledge and experience.
Key Responsibilities- Strip, inspect, repair and rebuild pumps, electric motors, fans and rotating equipment.
- Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults and identify failed or worn components.
- Assess incoming equipment and determine whether repair, rebuild or replacement is required.
- Identify and specify parts including bearings, seals, couplings, impellers, shafts, gaskets and electrical components.
- Rebuild equipment to a high standard, ensuring correct tolerances, alignment and assembly.
- Carry out workshop testing following repairs to ensure equipment is safe and functioning correctly.
- Produce accurate inspection, fault-finding and repair reports.
- Support the wider workshop team with pump and equipment assembly.
- Provide technical support to external engineers and internal teams when required.
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe workshop environment.
- Contribute to improving workshop efficiency, quality and repair processes.
We're looking for an experienced engineer with at least 5 years' experience in a similar workshop-based role.
You'll ideally have strong experience working with:
- Pumps and pumping equipment
- Electric motors
- Fans and rotating equipment
- Bearings, seals, couplings, shafts and impellers
- Mechanical assemblies
- Mechanical fault finding
- Basic electrical diagnostics
- Strip-down and rebuild work
- Workshop testing and repair
- Pump service and repair
- Water / wastewater
- Drainage
- Building services
- Industrial engineering
- Rotating equipment
- Electro-mechanical engineering
- Formal qualifications in Mechanical, Electrical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering would also be beneficial.
- Experience with insulation and continuity testing, motor diagnostics, overhead cranes or forklift equipment would be an advantage.
- All offers made by the client are subject to DBS checks
- The client performs random drug testing throughout employment and including induction week
- Lunches are unpaid breaks.
Please contact Sean at the Attega Group today!