Mechanical Engineer
| Posting date: | 18 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £21 to £24 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 January 2026 |
| Location: | Ilkeston, DE7 4BG |
| Company: | J Browne Construction |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1160393 |
Summary
We’re seeking a qualified Mechanical Engineer (or known as Fitter) with proven experience in mechanical installation, maintenance, and refurbishment within the water or heavy industrial sector.
You will install, maintain, repair, and refurbish mechanical plant and equipment, ensuring all work meets WIMES standards, client specifications, and health and safety regulations.
Flexibility is required to travel to various project sites and a willingness to undertake overnight stays when required.
Enisca Browne
Enisca Browne is part of Browne Group, a leading contractor in the UK water and civil engineering sectors. Together we deliver essential infrastructure that supports clean water, safe drainage and reliable services for communities.
Enisca Browne focuses on the systems that keep water and wastewater treatment sites running at their best. We work on power, process equipment, control systems and the civil structures that support them.
As the Group’s mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation specialist, we manage everything from control panel manufacturing to full system integration and commissioning. Our teams bring deep technical knowledge and a collaborative approach to solving real-world challenges.
We offer opportunities for people with a range of skills and backgrounds, from hands-on engineering to project support and technical delivery. Everyone plays a part in helping us deliver safe, smart and sustainable solutions.
What We're Looking For
- Health, safety, and environmental best practice.
- Problem-solving and attention to detail.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Competence with hand tools, power tools, and pipework equipment.
- Mechanical installation, maintenance, and refurbishment in water/heavy industry.
- Pipework installation across ductile iron, stainless steel, carbon steel, UPVC, ABS.
- NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- Full UK driving licence.
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