Workshop Engineer – Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing
GrippaTank is a family-run manufacturer of professional water purification and pressure-washing systems. Our equipment is known throughout the industry for its quality, reliability and high standard of finish.
We are looking for a practical, hardworking Workshop Engineer to join our team at our Northamptonshire workshop on a permanent basis, working four or five days per week.
This is a varied, hands-on role suited to someone who takes pride in their work, has a meticulous eye for detail and can use their own initiative in a busy, fast-paced environment.
The role
You will be responsible for building, installing, testing and maintaining our vehicle-mounted and static water systems.
Your work will include:
- Converting and installing equipment into commercial vehicles
- Building water purification and pressure-washing systems
- Installing pumps, tanks, hoses and plumbing components
- Installing and wiring 12V electrical equipment
- Building accessories and equipment for dispatch
- Testing completed systems against set criteria
- Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs
- Servicing and maintaining customer equipment
- Ensuring every installation meets our high standards of finish
Experience in welding or metal fabrication would be beneficial but is not essential.
Site work and other responsibilities
Most work is carried out at our Northamptonshire workshop. However, we provide nationwide support to our customers, so you may occasionally be required to undertake:
- On-site installation and servicing work
- Travel to customer locations across the UK
- Overnight stays where necessary
- Delivery or transportation of customer vehicles
- Customer-facing equipment demonstrations and training
As a family-run business, there are times when it is all hands on deck to get jobs completed on time. You must be willing to help with reasonable tasks outside your usual remit, such as valeting and preparing a vehicle for handover, transporting vehicles or supporting another area of the workshop during busy periods.
Experience and knowledge
Applicants must have practical experience or knowledge in one or more of the following:
- Mechanical engineering
- 12V vehicle electrics
- Plumbing, pumps or water systems
- Vehicle conversions
- Water purification equipment
Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, welding or metal fabrication would also be useful.
We are open to applicants from other industries, provided you can demonstrate a strong practical ability and experience of working to consistently high standards.
Essential requirements
- At least two years’ practical experience in a workshop, engineering or similarly hands-on environment
- A meticulous eye for detail
- A proven practical understanding of engineering applications
- A strong work ethic and excellent attitude
- The ability to undertake demanding physical work
- The ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines
- A hands-on approach and willingness to learn
- Good problem-solving skills and initiative
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A professional and confident manner when dealing with customers
- Flexibility to assist with different tasks when required
- A full UK driving licence
- Willingness to travel and occasionally stay away for work
Training on our specific products and systems will be provided.
Job type: Permanent
Working pattern: Four or five days per week
Location: Northamptonshire workshop, with occasional nationwide site work
Pay: £25,500.00-£34,462.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Finedon NN9 5EJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Mechanical engineering: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
