Repair Centre Mechanical Engineers

Overview

In this role you will maintain, repair and return to service critical mechanical assets within Yorksh ire Water's in-house Repair Centre. You will work in the workshop, diagnosing faults and refurbishing equipment to high standards, with opportunities to support site installations and commissioning. The position sits in the Asset Maintenance team, contributing to reliable service for millions of customers. This is a hands-on, safety-focused role in a well-equipped service centre offering progression and overtime opportunities. You will be part of a mission to keep Yorkshire’s water and wastewater infrastructure safe and efficient.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• annual incentive bonus
• pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and wellness days
• life assurance cover
• health and other insurance options

Responsibilities

• Inspect and assess mechanical equipment in the workshop and restore to operational condition
• Strip, overhaul, refurbish and rebuild pumps, motors, gearboxes, valves and related equipment
• Diagnose faults and replace components
• Decide if equipment can be repaired or must be condemned
• Prepare equipment for safe return to operation
• Complete repair documentation, inspection reports and maintenance records
• Ensure work complies with Health, Safety and Environmental requirements
• Maintain workshop housekeeping to high standards
• Support installation, commissioning and technical investigations at sites as needed
• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to minimise downtime
• Mentor apprentices and less experienced colleagues
• Adhere to all permit-to-work and safety requirements
• Occasionally travel to sites for installation, inspection or repair

Key requirements

• Level 3 Mechanical Craft or Technician Apprenticeship
• City & Guilds, ONC, BTEC, NVQ, HNC, HND or EngTech status in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Time-served industrial Mechanical Fitter
• Practical experience with rotating equipment
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills
• Knowledge of safe isolation requirements
• Ability to produce clear maintenance reports
• Commitment to health and safety in workshop and site environments
• Full valid driving licence with up to six points
• Ability to use Toughbook, tablet or similar device to record work

• Safety-conscious
• Collaborative teamwork
• Clear communication
• Rotating equipment maintenance
• Fault-finding and repair of pumps, motors, gearboxes, valves
• Knowledge of safe isolation

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