Mechanical Engineer - Heathfield
Description
Mechanical Engineer
Heathfield, East Sussex (regular working away & overnight stays required)
£50,000 OTE (DOE)
Join a team improving the UK’s wastewater infrastructure.
About Us
Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a global leader in advanced water management solutions. For more than 40 years, we’ve supported municipal, industrial and construction customers in improving water treatment processes, boosting operational performance and reducing environmental impact.
With operations across 40+ countries and 80+ distribution partners, we continue to lead the industry with innovative, sustainable and safety‑first solutions. This role is part of our UK Wastewater Services (UKWWS) team, supporting water utility companies on wastewater and sewage treatment sites nationwide.
About the Job
We are looking for an experienced and qualified Mechanical Engineer to join our branch in Heathfield, East Sussex. This is a hands‑on field role with excellent variety and long‑term development opportunities.
In this job, you will:
- Install, commission, set up and test water filtration systems on sewage treatment sites
- Carry out site inspections, diagnose faults and prepare survey reports for quotations
- Use mobile electronic equipment to access and interpret technical information
- Work at heights, in confined spaces and outdoors in all weather conditions
- Work away from home regularly, including overnight stays
- Occasionally support workshop activities at other UK locations
- Collaborate with other engineers and trades across the business
If you enjoy practical mechanical work, thrive in different environments and want to help maintain critical UK water infrastructure, this is a fantastic opportunity.
About You
To be successful, you’ll need:
- A current valid UK driving licence
- City & Guilds mechanical engineering qualification
- Completion of a recognised mechanical apprenticeship
You’ll also bring:
- A safety‑focused mindset
- Strong mechanical knowledge and hands‑on engineering ability
- Willingness to work away from home regularly
- Ability to follow and interpret technical instructions
- A proactive, reliable and positive approach
- Good teamwork and communication skills
Why Work for Us?
- Competitive salary
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Overnight subsistence allowance
- Additional overnight / stay‑away payment
- Life cover – 2× annual salary
- Company pension
- Sick pay policy
- Minimum 23 days holiday + bank holidays
- Flu vaccinations
- DSE eye tests
- Mental Health First Aiders & wellbeing support
- Excellent training & development
- Real opportunities for advancement