Pump Station Engineer – Birmingham

At Green Spark Environmental we are a growing Water and Drainage Utilities business. We specialise in bespoke pollution prevention, drainage and environmental services with blue chip, multi-site organisations, particularly contract logistics, food manufacturing, warehousing and FM providers. We fix, audit, report, recommend and manage works to support our client’s environmental operations and compliance.

You will be responsible for all aspects of servicing and repairing pumped drainage systems such as wastewater and surface water pumping stations, booster sets and related equipment such as control panels and pipe work. You will need to have a proven track record of mechanical and electrical experience on these types of systems and be able to demonstrate an acceptable level of knowledge. You will work in a field service capacity, covering various sites servicing, repairing, and maintaining pump systems.

Pumping stations on foul and storm water systems are largely located on private sites. You may be working as part of a team and involved in other drainage works such as jetting/CCTV/mapping or minor civils so flexibility to work across disciplines will be required.

It will be expected that the successful candidate will have at least 3 years’ experience in a pump servicing role and will be able to complete their work with little to no supervision. The role will take you all over the country and at times you will need to stay away from home.

Specifics

  • Carrying out maintenance on various pumps & associated equipment
  • Servicing of treatment plant
  • Pipe work installation & modifications – as part of maintenance, replacing and installing pipework is necessary
  • Checking that equipment complies with current regulations
  • Fault diagnosis and repair/ replace parts
  • Electrical Installation of control panels
  • Repair of underground pipework
  • Service and maintenance role working on pump stations and sewage treatment plants including control panels
  • Carry out risk assessments on each job as required and raise any concerns
  • Provide feedback on parts used in line with procedures to complete a task
  • Liaise with customer / clients on site team members and management
  • A desire to work hard and be willing to take on out of hours work
  • Willingness to maintain our rigorous standards of health and safety
  • Calm and professional people-skills
  • Attention to detail
  • An ability to write clear and concise job reports and make meaningful recommendations, where necessary

Essential Skills

  • Experience with onsite pump repairs (i.e. seals, bearings, etc)
  • Programming & fault finding
  • Good mechanical understanding
  • Full clean UK driving licence required
  • Confined Space Entry training (optional)
  • CSCS card (optional)
  • Time served electrical apprenticeship (NVQ3 or equivalent)
  • 18th Edition (BS7671) 2391 inspection and testing desirable
  • Multi-skilled mechanical
  • Water experience (EUSR Water Hygiene an advantage)

Company van, service tools and full PPE provided.

A full UK Driving License Driving classifications BE & C1 (desirable)

What we offer

  • Competitive salary (based on experience and technical ability)
  • 40-hour week with plenty of overtime opportunities
  • Enhanced pay for nights, weekends, and standby work
  • Monthly mobile phone allowance
  • 22 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
  • Life insurance cover
  • Employee Assistance Programme (including mental health and wellbeing support)
  • Most Importantly…..A role where your work makes a real difference!!

Why Join Green Spark Environmental?

At Green Spark, you’ll be part of a supportive, growing company that values your skills and hard work. We provide opportunities to learn, progress, and make a real difference to our clients and the environment.

Apply today to join a company that keeps the nation’s infrastructure flowing — and your career moving forward.

Green Spark Environmental – Where Every Day Makes a Difference.

We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process. If you have a disability or require any adjustments to participate fully in the application or interview process, please let us know. This will allow us to provide reasonable accommodations to support you

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Health & wellbeing programme

Application question(s):

  • Do you have the right to work in the UK?

Experience:

  • onsite pump repairs : 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Drivers licence (required)
  • CSCS card (preferred)

Location:

  • Birmingham (West Midlands) (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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