Mechanical Service Engineer – Pumps & Rotating Equipment

WGM Engineering, part of RSK Group, is looking for a Mechanical Fitter – Pumps & Rotating Equipment to join our Engineered Solutions team on a full-time basis, working 37.5 hours per week. The role combines workshop and site-based working, with a base location of Glasgow and travel to client sites in Central Scotland.

This is an opportunity to put your practical engineering skills to work on varied equipment, solve mechanical problems and see jobs through from initial inspection to completed repair or installation. You’ll take pride in your workmanship and have ownership of allocated tasks, supported by an experienced engineering team. You will work closely with workshop colleagues, site teams, supervisors and customers to deliver safe, high-quality work and a reliable service.

WGM Engineering is experiencing significant growth across the UK, delivering essential infrastructure across water and industrial environments. As part of RSK Group, we combine the scale and support of a wider group with the practical, hands-on approach of a specialist engineering delivery business.

Our teams work with major clients across regulated environments, supporting safe, sustainable and high-quality delivery. We are focused on building long-term capability, strengthening our teams and creating opportunities for people to build meaningful careers.

What you’ll do:

• Inspect and diagnose faults in pumps, rotating equipment and associated components, identifying the work needed to restore reliable operation.
• Dismantle, repair, overhaul and reassemble equipment to job specifications, quality plans and manufacturer standards.
• Remove and install mechanical equipment on client sites, working closely with colleagues to complete allocated jobs safely and efficiently.
• Measure, inspect and test completed assemblies, checking that work meets the required standards and recording results accurately.
• Identify parts, materials, tools and support requirements, keeping your supervisor informed of progress and any issues affecting delivery.
• Complete clear service reports, job sheets and electronic records, contributing to risk assessments and method statements where required.
• Maintain safe, organised working areas and take responsibility for the quality of your work, suggesting practical improvements where you see opportunities.

What you’ll bring

Essential

• A recognised mechanical apprenticeship or equivalent relevant trade qualification.
• Hands-on experience in mechanical fitting, maintenance, repair or overhaul of industrial equipment.
• Experience dismantling, inspecting and assembling mechanical equipment and components.
• A systematic approach to mechanical fault finding and problem solving.
• Ability to use engineering measuring equipment and interpret technical instructions, drawings and equipment manuals.
• Knowledge of safe systems of work and a strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Ability to take ownership of allocated tasks, work effectively with colleagues and complete accurate job records.
• A full driving licence valid for driving in the UK and willingness to travel to client sites.

Desirable

• Experience repairing, maintaining or installing pumps and other rotating equipment.
• Knowledge of pump components, bearings, seals and associated mechanical assemblies.
• Experience in water, wastewater or a comparable industrial environment.
• Experience working across workshop and client-site settings.
• Relevant CSCS or EUSR registration, confined space entry, DOMS or National Water Hygiene training.
• Overhead pendant or gantry crane and lifting operations training.

Client-specific security clearance and relevant site authorisations may be required for particular assignments.

Your experience may come from mechanical maintenance, manufacturing, marine, utilities, plant repair or another industrial engineering environment. If you have strong practical mechanical skills and believe they could transfer well to pumps and rotating equipment, we would like to hear from you.

You do not need to meet every desirable requirement to apply.

Salary and Benefits

We are offering a salary from £41,30 PLUS On call allowance of £180/£200 per week PLUS£ 30 per hour call out rate PLUS Van

The salary offered will reflect the skills and experience demonstrated for this role.

At WGM, we offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our people both inside and outside of work. This includes:

• 32 days’ holiday, increasing to 36 days based on length of service
• Pension scheme, with WGM contributing 6%
• Life assurance scheme that pays 3 x salary
• Salary sacrifice options, including electric vehicle scheme, annual leave purchase and cycle to work schemes
• Flexible benefits programme, including health cash plan and discounted gym membership
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Company sick pay, available after a qualifying period
• Employee discount programme

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

#MechanicalFitter #RotatingEquipment #PumpEngineering #EngineeringCareers