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Pump Engineer

Vector Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Royal Tunbridge Wells
money-bag £40000 - £45000/annum
Posted: 13 August 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 12 September 2026
Ref: 225490868

Pump Engineer
Location: Ideally based on Kent or East Sussex, work covering South East
Salary: -40,000 - -45,000 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent

Are you an experienced Pump Engineer with a background maintaining and repairing pumps within off-mains sewage treatment plants, pumping stations or wastewater systems?

Vector Recruitment Solutions are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Pump Engineer to cover sites predominantly across Kent and East Sussex, with occasional travel further afield.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer with strong fault-finding skills and experience working with sewage pumps, treatment plants and associated wastewater equipment.

The Role
Working across a range of off-mains drainage and wastewater systems, you''ll be responsible for servicing, maintaining, diagnosing and repairing pumping equipment to keep systems operating safely and reliably.

Your work will include:

  • Servicing, maintaining and repairing pumps within sewage treatment plants and pumping stations
  • Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults on pumps and associated equipment
  • Removing, repairing and replacing submersible sewage pumps
  • Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs
  • Inspecting equipment, identifying defects and recommending remedial works
  • Attending customer sites across Kent and East Sussex, with occasional travel further afield
  • Completing service documentation and maintaining high standards of Health & Safety

About You
We''re particularly interested in speaking with Pump Engineers, Wastewater Engineers and Sewage Treatment Plant Engineers who have:
  • Previous experience working on off-mains sewage treatment plants and wastewater pumping systems
  • Hands-on experience servicing, repairing and replacing pumps
  • Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding abilities
  • Experience with submersible pumps and associated controls
  • A good understanding of wastewater and sewage systems
  • The ability to work independently and diagnose problems on site
  • Full UK driving licence

Qualifications such as 18th Edition, Electrical NVQ or City & Guilds, Confined Space and CSCS would be advantageous but not essential.

What''s on Offer?
  • -40,000 - -45,000 per annum
  • Permanent, full-time position
  • Ongoing training and development with a growing specialist contractor

If you''re an experienced Pump Engineer with knowledge of off-mains sewage treatment plants, sewage pumping stations or wastewater pumps, we''d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Lauren Botting on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.

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