Job description
We are working with a specialist engineering organisation operating within the water management and flood defence sector, seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Service Engineer to join their project delivery and operations team. This is a newly created role, offering the opportunity to support a wide range of critical infrastructure assets across the UK.
This is a field-based position, requiring weekly travel nationwide, supporting both project delivery and ongoing customer aftercare. You will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and longevity of water control and flood defence equipment across multiple sites.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support installation teams by carrying out quality inspections and resolving on-site issues
- Perform planned and reactive service, maintenance, and repair on water control and flood defence equipment
- Diagnose faults where issues are not immediately clear
- Assist with commissioning of newly installed systems
- Conduct site surveys to support pre-contract activities
- Provide input to engineering teams regarding parts and maintenance requirements
- Maintain accurate service records, reports, and time logs
- Ensure all work is carried out in line with HSEQ standards and documentation
Requirements:
- Electrical qualifications essential (Level 3 NVQ in Electrical Engineering or similar)
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
- Strong mechanical engineering experience
- Full UK driving licence
- Willingness to travel nationwide on a weekly basis or being based in Retford
What's on Offer:
- £40,000 - £45,000 base salary
- Company vehicle (Only for work use)
- Based in Retford or travelling
- All travel and expenses covered
- Ongoing training and development
- Supportive, safety-focused working environment
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- Retford
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Published at
- 06-05-2026
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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