Mobile Mechanical Engineer
| Posting date: | 03 June 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 July 2026 |
| Location: | SP10 3TS |
| Company: | Mitie |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 96457 |
Summary
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SludgeTEK is a well-established, dynamic organisation founded in 2001. The company is privately owned, financially secure, and maintains ISO accreditation in Quality, Environmental Management, and Health & Safety.
We are presently seeking a qualified Service Engineer to join our professional team. In response to anticipated growth and expansion, there may be a requirement for assignments throughout Europe. This challenging and varied role encompasses travel and periods working away from home; a company vehicle and appropriate accommodation will be provided.
Knowledge of process plant operations would be beneficial, as would demonstrable experience working with some or all of the following: rotating machinery, pumps, decanter centrifuges, belt presses, and filter presses, although comprehensive training will be provided. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, well-organised, computer literate, confident, and reliable, with a commitment to continuous professional development.
Person Specification
-Field Service Engineer, professional and organised, having completed a recognised apprenticeship or equivalent formal training programme.
-Familiar with industrial installation and control systems.
-Competent in conducting basic fault diagnosis in control panels (electrical qualifications advantageous).
-Willingness to travel throughout the UK.
-Familiar with PLC/Microprocessor control systems and Star/Delta or inverter motor drive technologies up to 150 kW.
-Process experience within the water/wastewater or process/manufacturing sectors.
-Flexible approach to working hours, including weekends and participation in an on-call rota (currently 2 in every 10 weeks).
-Customer-focused professional, capable of communicating effectively at all levels and establishing trust and credibility with clients.
-Computer and general literacy; proficient in preparing service and visit reports using MS Word, Outlook, and Excel.
-Full, clean UK driving licence essential.
Key Responsibilities
-Installation, operation, and maintenance of our range of mobile processing equipment.
-Execution of service contracts for customers' installed plant.
-Addressing mechanical breakdowns and conducting workshop repairs as required.
-Extensive travel, predominantly UK-based with occasional international assignments.
-Servicing and installation of equipment at the SludgeTEK workshop facility.
-Supporting the sales department during customer visits.
-Supervision and training of subcontracted personnel.
-Preparation of risk assessments and method statements prior to undertaking service assignments.
-Participation in call-out rota and occasional weekend working.
Remuneration Package
-Highly competitive basic salary with paid overtime.
-Company vehicle and fuel card.
-All necessary tools and IT equipment provided.
-Pension scheme following qualifying period.
-25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
-Corporate workwear and PPE supplied.
-Comprehensive ongoing training, mentoring, and professional development.
-Access to Mitie employee discount schemes and wellbeing programmes.
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SludgeTEK is a well-established, dynamic organisation founded in 2001. The company is privately owned, financially secure, and maintains ISO accreditation in Quality, Environmental Management, and Health & Safety.
We are presently seeking a qualified Service Engineer to join our professional team. In response to anticipated growth and expansion, there may be a requirement for assignments throughout Europe. This challenging and varied role encompasses travel and periods working away from home; a company vehicle and appropriate accommodation will be provided.
Knowledge of process plant operations would be beneficial, as would demonstrable experience working with some or all of the following: rotating machinery, pumps, decanter centrifuges, belt presses, and filter presses, although comprehensive training will be provided. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, well-organised, computer literate, confident, and reliable, with a commitment to continuous professional development.
Person Specification
-Field Service Engineer, professional and organised, having completed a recognised apprenticeship or equivalent formal training programme.
-Familiar with industrial installation and control systems.
-Competent in conducting basic fault diagnosis in control panels (electrical qualifications advantageous).
-Willingness to travel throughout the UK.
-Familiar with PLC/Microprocessor control systems and Star/Delta or inverter motor drive technologies up to 150 kW.
-Process experience within the water/wastewater or process/manufacturing sectors.
-Flexible approach to working hours, including weekends and participation in an on-call rota (currently 2 in every 10 weeks).
-Customer-focused professional, capable of communicating effectively at all levels and establishing trust and credibility with clients.
-Computer and general literacy; proficient in preparing service and visit reports using MS Word, Outlook, and Excel.
-Full, clean UK driving licence essential.
Key Responsibilities
-Installation, operation, and maintenance of our range of mobile processing equipment.
-Execution of service contracts for customers' installed plant.
-Addressing mechanical breakdowns and conducting workshop repairs as required.
-Extensive travel, predominantly UK-based with occasional international assignments.
-Servicing and installation of equipment at the SludgeTEK workshop facility.
-Supporting the sales department during customer visits.
-Supervision and training of subcontracted personnel.
-Preparation of risk assessments and method statements prior to undertaking service assignments.
-Participation in call-out rota and occasional weekend working.
Remuneration Package
-Highly competitive basic salary with paid overtime.
-Company vehicle and fuel card.
-All necessary tools and IT equipment provided.
-Pension scheme following qualifying period.
-25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
-Corporate workwear and PPE supplied.
-Comprehensive ongoing training, mentoring, and professional development.
-Access to Mitie employee discount schemes and wellbeing programmes.
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