Multi Skilled Service Engineer

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Multi Skilled Service Engineer to join a well-established company.

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £40,000 Per Annum (OTE £45k) Depending on Experience
Location: Shildon, County Durham DL4
Working Hours: 37.5 Per Week - (09:00am – 17:00pm)
Holiday Entitlement: 33 Days (25 plus statutory bank holidays)

All hours additional to the 37.5 are paid at overtime rate of 1.5X.

About The Company:

They are a UK leading organisation specialising in the Manufacture, Installation, Service & Maintenance of Purified Water Systems predominantly for the Pharmaceutical, Medical Devices and Health & Beauty industries throughout the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for a Multi Skilled Service Engineer to join the company, supporting multiple projects within our manufacturing facility based in Shildon, Co Durham.

About The Role:

As a suitably qualified and experienced Engineer (Mechanical and or Electrical/ Instrumentation) you will be based at the Manufacturing facility in Shildon, County Durham, or you would be attending routine installs and service visits at client sites throughout the UK. You would be part of a growing team although you may also be required to work unsupervised so similar experience/ competency will be necessary.

Typical work would involve conducting commissioning and maintenance activities such as; Instrumentation Setup and Calibration, Reverse Osmosis Membrane & Filter replacement, Mechanical Disassembly of Pressure Vessels such as WFI/ PSG chambers, Chemical Cleaning as well as Mechanical Rotating Equipment and Electrical & Instrument troubleshooting and repairs (12VDC – 415VAC). All works are carried out in accordance with an approved method statement with on-the-job training included with the role.


Candidate Requirements:

The ideal candidates come from an Engineering / Electrical / Process/ Chemical / Services background with previous experience and knowledge of Pharmaceutical Process Equipment including Purified Water Systems such as; Pre-treatment, RO/EDI, WFI Distillation, Plant & Clean Steam Generators, being considered a distinct advantage. Specialist product training will be provided for the right person.

Due to the location of client sites, frequent travel will be required with this role. This is typically travelling early Monday morning and returning Friday afternoon or sooner. Occasional Sunday travel is required for clients. All expenses are paid and additional working hours including travel will be paid at overtime rate. Saturday and Sunday shifts are subject to additional uplift payments on top of overtime hours.

Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years’ experience with supporting qualifications (NVQ 3/HNC/HND) and be willing to demonstrate competence. A valid Driving license is also required, and the successful candidate will have use of a company pool vehicle for site works. For site works, a company pool vehicle and fuel card are provided and all accommodation, food and drinks are paid for.


If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.


The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on race, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. The employer welcomes applications from all candidates who match their requirements and their decision for employment will be based purely on your skills/qualifications.