Electrical Pump Technician – Field Based

Major Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Pump Technician to join a well-established engineering business specialising in the installation, maintenance, servicing and repair of pumping equipment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically biased Engineer or Pump Technician with hands-on experience in electrical maintenance, fault-finding and servicing of pumping systems within industrial, commercial and domestic environments.

The successful candidate will work in a field-based role, attending customer sites to maintain, repair, install and commission a variety of pumping equipment and associated systems.

The Role

As an Electrical Pump Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, electrical fault-finding, repairs and installations across a range of pumping systems.

You will work independently and alongside a wider engineering team, ensuring equipment is operating safely and efficiently while delivering a high standard of customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on pumps and associated electrical equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults on a variety of pumping systems.
• Service, maintain and repair booster sets, pressurisation units, sump pumps and sewage pumping stations.
• Carry out electrical testing and inspections to ensure equipment is operating safely and effectively.
• Undertake installation and commissioning of new pumping equipment and associated systems.
• Maintain and repair HVAC pumping systems and associated equipment.
• Work on drainage systems, thermal expansion equipment and grease removal systems where required.
• Identify faults, carry out repairs and ensure equipment is returned to full working order.
• Provide technical support and assistance to customers and colleagues.
• Liaise with customers on site, providing updates on maintenance, repairs and installation work.
• Communicate with suppliers to source replacement parts and equipment.
• Complete electronic job cards, service reports and maintenance documentation.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with current health and safety regulations.
• Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota.

About You

• Electrically biased engineering background with experience in maintenance, servicing and fault-finding.
• City & Guilds qualification or equivalent in a relevant electrical discipline.
• Ideally a minimum of 3 years' relevant post-apprenticeship engineering experience.
• Previous experience working with pumps, motors or associated electrical equipment.
• Experience with booster sets, pressurisation units, sump pumps or sewage pumping stations would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of HVAC pumping equipment, drainage systems or industrial pumping applications would be beneficial.
• Experience carrying out installation, electrical testing and commissioning work.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Comfortable working independently and attending customer sites.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Able to work methodically and effectively under pressure.
• Willingness to undertake physically demanding work, including lifting and working in confined spaces where appropriate.
• Full UK driving licence.