National AI Awards 2025Discover AI's trailblazers! Join us to celebrate innovation and nominate industry leaders.

Nominate & Attend

Mechanical Service Engineer (Hydraulics)

Birmingham
4 days ago
Create job alert

Mechanical Service Engineer (Hydraulics)
£35,000 - £40,000 (OTE 50k) + Full Training + Door to Door Pay + Overtime Paid at x2 + 33 Days Holiday + Company Van + Company Benefits
Birmingham

Are you a Mechanical Service Engineer from a Hydraulics background looking to join a company offering fantastic training and development, so you can become a specialist Centrifuge engineer?

Do you want to join a company who will offer you 33 days holiday and substantial overtime paid at x2 on a Sunday?

In this role, you will be working across the UK and Ireland maintaining, installing and commissioning industrial pumps, rotating machinery and centrifuges within the utility, pharmaceutical and chemical industries. You will be paid door-to-door with an average of one night a week staying away. You will be fully trained on decanter centrifuges as well as electrical and the option to upskill yourself through additional courses.

The company have specialised within the industry for over thirty years, with a great reputation among blue-chip clients such as Anglia Water and Thames Water.

This would suit a Mechanical Service Engineer with a background working on hydraulics, looking to join a leading Centrifugal company who will support you with full one-on-one training and optional additional courses.

The Role:

Maintain equipment like pumps, centrifuges and rotating machinery through reactive and planned servicing
Full training on decanter centrifuges and extra optional courses
Travel across UK and Ireland to customer sites
On average, 1 night away a week, occasional weekend staying away
Door-to-door pay
Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm (flexible depending on when you need to be on site) 40 hours work weekThe Person:

Mechanical Service Engineer
Background working on hydraulics
Full UK Driver's LicenceKeywords: Service Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Heavy Machinery, Hydraulics, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Water Treatment, Mechanical Engineer, Door-to-door, Centrifuge, Decanter, Engineer, Maintenance, Servicing, Midlands, Birmingham

Ref Number: BBBH20853

If you're ready to join a respected, environmentally driven business where you'll make a real impact and grow your engineering career, click 'apply now' to submit your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline - the final offer will reflect your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this role, you accept our T&Cs, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers, which can be found on our website

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Mechanical Service Engineer (Hydraulics)

Field Service Engineer

Field Service Engineer, Imaging Systems

Field Service Engineer, Imaging Systems

Field Service Engineer, Imaging Systems

Field Service Engineer, Imaging Systems

National AI Awards 2025

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

10 Biotechnology Recruitment Agencies in the UK You Should Know (2025 Job‑Seeker Guide)

The UK’s biotech boom—fueled by the £650 million Life Sciences Vision Fund and rapid mRNA, cell & gene‑therapy adoption—continues to outpace talent supply. Lightcast reported +45 % year‑on‑year growth in UK adverts mentioning “CRISPR”, “GMP bioprocess” or “cell therapy” during Q1 2025. Yet only about 25,000 specialised biotech professionals work nationwide, while monthly live vacancies average 1,800–2,100. All data verified 22 July 2025; re‑audit quarterly for freshness.. Specialist recruiters remain critical for tapping stealth roles, benchmarking salaries and streamlining the lab‑tour interview gauntlet. We reviewed 60 + consultancies and kept only agencies with: A registered UK head office (Companies House). A dedicated Biotechnology / Life‑Sciences practice. At least five UK biotech roles advertised between March and June 2025. Below you’ll find a hiring‑landscape snapshot, a quick directory of 10 vetted agencies, salary medians, in‑demand skills, interview expectations, FAQs and next steps—mirroring our AI and quantum guides.

Biotech Jobs Skills Radar 2026: Emerging Tools, Platforms & Technologies to Learn Now

The UK biotechnology sector is entering a new era—fuelled by AI integration, synthetic biology, and next-gen diagnostics. With biotech investment breaking records and a surge in demand for skilled talent across R&D, biomanufacturing, and regulatory fields, it’s vital for job seekers to future-proof their skillsets. Welcome to the Biotech Jobs Skills Radar 2026—a forward-looking guide to the emerging tools, lab techniques, platforms, and digital skills driving hiring in the UK's biotechnology industry. This radar is updated annually to help students, researchers, and transitioning professionals stay competitive in a fast-changing landscape.

How to Find Hidden Biotechnology Jobs in the UK Using Professional Bodies like the RSB, BIA, BioIndustry Association & More

The UK biotechnology sector is thriving. From cutting-edge gene therapies and synthetic biology to bio-manufacturing and agricultural innovation, the demand for skilled biotech professionals continues to grow. Yet many of the best opportunities—particularly in early-stage companies, startups, and research-intensive roles—are never listed on conventional job boards. So where do these hidden biotech jobs live? Often, they’re shared through word-of-mouth, member networks, or professional communities—especially those associated with leading biotech institutions and associations. Whether you’re a graduate looking for your first role, a research scientist ready to move into industry, or a regulatory professional seeking your next challenge, joining the right professional bodies can give you exclusive access to job leads, collaborations, and insider opportunities. In this article, we’ll show you how to strategically leverage UK-based organisations such as the Royal Society of Biology (RSB), BioIndustry Association (BIA), and Biotech and Life Sciences Networks to uncover hidden jobs and build a long-term, sustainable career in biotechnology.