Senior Pump Drainage Engineer
Senior Pump Engineer / Pump Specialist
Location: Northwest
Salary: £38,000 – £42,000+ Basic | OTE £50,000+
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Company Van | Specialist Equipment | Career Progression
The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Pump Engineer / Pump Specialist to join a growing engineering team.
This role is ideal for an engineer with strong pump diagnostics and repair experience who enjoys solving complex technical issues and supporting other engineers on challenging jobs.
You will be responsible for complex pump faults, system upgrades and commercial pump systems, while also acting as a technical lead within the engineering team.
Key Responsibilities
Pump Systems (Primary Focus)
Installation, servicing and repair of:
* Sewage pumping stations
* Basement pump systems
* Surface and foul water pump systems
Additional responsibilities:
* Advanced pump fault finding
* Diagnostics on control panels, alarms and float systems
* Emergency pump call-outs
* Advising customers on system upgrades and compliance
Technical Leadership
* Acting as the go-to engineer for complex pump faults
* Mentoring junior engineers
* Supporting larger commercial installations
* Maintaining high engineering standards
Drainage Support
* Drain investigations linked to pump failures
* Jetting and clearance where required
* CCTV survey support
Experience Required
* Strong pump engineering experience
* Experience with sewage and drainage pump systems
* Advanced fault-finding ability
* Experience with control panels and pump diagnostics
* Full UK driving licence
Desirable
* Experience with Grundfos, Wilo or Lowara pumps
* Confined space certification
* CCTV survey experience
* Electrical or mechanical qualifications
What’s on Offer
* £38k – £42k+ basic salary
* OTE
* Company van and equipment
* Overtime and call-out payments
* Ongoing training and manufacturer courses
* Clear pathway to Lead Engineer / Supervisor
Must hold a valid UK driving licence and be eligible to work in the UK.
Role is subject to DBS, DVLA and credit check due to the nature of the work. (no more than six points on licence for minor offences)