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Mechanical Production Engineer

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Maidstone

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

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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