About the Role
<p style="margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Role:</strong> Pump Technician</p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Location:</strong> Field Based</p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Salary:</strong> Up to £40,000 depending on experience.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Our client is looking for an experienced Pump Technician to join a growing team within the water industry. This is a hands-on role involving the maintenance, repair, and installation of pumping equipment across clean and/or wastewater sites.</p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">You will play a key part in ensuring the reliable operation of critical water infrastructure, supporting both planned maintenance and reactive breakdowns.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Responsibilities include:</strong></p>
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<li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on pumps, motors, and associated equipment</li>
<li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults on pumping systems</li>
<li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Respond to breakdowns and emergency callouts as required</li>
<li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Install, commission, and test new pump systems and equipment</li>
<li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Work on-site at water treatment works, pumping stations, and related facilities</li>
<li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Complete accurate maintenance records and service reports</li>
<li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Ensure all work is carried out in line with health, safety, and environmental standards</li>
<li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Collaborate with engineers, supervisors, and site operators to ensure efficient operations</li>
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<p style="margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Skills & Experience:</strong></p>
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<li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Previous experience as a Pump Technician or in a similar mechanical/electrical maintenance role</li>
<li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Strong understanding of pumps, valves, motors, and rotating equipment</li>
<li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Basic electrical knowledge (fault finding, wiring, testing preferred)</li>
<li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Experience within the water industry or similar utilities sector (desirable)</li>
<li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Ability to read technical drawings and schematics</li>
<li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude</li>
<li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Full UK driving licence (essential)</li>
<li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">NVQ Level 2/3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering</li>
<li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">EUSR Water Hygiene card</li>
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