Sewage Treatment Pump Engineer

• Job Title: Sewage Treatment Plant Engineer
• Location: Kent   
• Salary: £40k with OTE of £55k +
• 40 hours a week with overtime opportunities
• Participation in a 1-in-4 call-out rota is required, providing 24/7 emergency coverage.
• Must be able to drive

About the Company

Our client is seeking an experienced Wastewater Pump Engineer to support their continued growth

The successful candidate will be responsible for the servicing, maintenance, fault-finding, and repair of sewage treatment plants across a wide range of commercial and domestic sites, as well as supporting refurbishment and installation projects where required.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair sewage treatment plants of all sizes
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults on-site
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance
• Work on pump stations and associated wastewater infrastructure
• Support refurbishment and installation projects (where applicable)
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Complete accurate service reports and documentation
• Liaise professionally with clients and site contacts

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience maintaining sewage treatment plants
• Strong experience across commercial and/or domestic wastewater systems
• Proven mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
• Must be familiar with major STP manufactures along with STP process.
• Ability to work independently across multiple sites
• Full UK driving licence
• Must be based in or within commuting distance of Kent

Essential Tickets / Certifications

Candidates should hold (or be willing to obtain where appropriate):

• Confined Space Entry (Medium Risk or High Risk)
• CSCS Card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)
• SHEA Water (Safety, Health and Environmental Awareness – Water) or equivalent
• Electrical qualification (City & Guilds Level 2/3 or equivalent)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Manual Handling Training
• Working at Height Certification (where required)
• First Aid at Work (preferred)

Desirable Experience

• Experience with pump station maintenance and repair
• Familiarity with MEICA systems (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation)
• Experience in project management of large refurbishments and/or installations (desired but not essential)
• Experience across both commercial and domestic wastewater systems
• Knowledge of telemetry and control systems
• Background in utilities or water industry sector

What They Offer

• Competitive remuneration package  
• Company vehicle and tools provided
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Support for gaining additional industry certifications
• Stable long-term role within an established engineering team
• Opportunity to work on varied and technically challenging projects

For more information, please contact Multitask Personnel on 01709 820102 and ask to speak to managing consultant Terri.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Multitask Personnel Ltd, who are operating as an employment agency.

Please note: As a professional and reputable recruitment business, Multitask Personnel Ltd will not submit your CV to our client without first speaking with you to discuss your application and suitability for the role.

Your application will be reviewed by one of our recruitment consultants, who will contact you should your skills and experience match the requirements of the position.

Due to the high volume of applications received, if you have not heard from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.