Lead Pump Test Engineer
CompanySAUR
Location
Stoke-On-Trent, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At2/12/2026
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Occupation Type
Routine inspectors and testers
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship
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Description
Summary:
We have a unique opportunity to join a talented multi-disciplined team. We are looking for a self-motivated individual who has a passion for engineering and technology. You should have mechanical/electrical (preferred) experience along with onsite industry exposure and experience of leading a small team. Experience with pumps and understand the fundamentals of pumping. You will be competent with the use of IT due to collating data which will be shared with the wider team.
The role will require frequent travel on a weekly basis throughout the UK. As you progress through the training there will be a requirement for international travel working on specialist projects all over the world.
Candidates should have a level 3 qualification or apprenticeship in either mechanical or electrical engineering and have the aptitude to learn and develop in a fast paced, ‘hands on’ environment. Therefore, being able to be flexible, and adaptable to the business needs will be important in an ever-changing technical environment.
The role has many elements, but the key focus will be installing our own specialist monitoring and testing equipment for various hydraulic systems including pump, fans, compressors, hydraulic networks and aeration networks. Whilst onsite, you will also be undertaking specialist measurement campaigns, deploying our core technology, cutting-edge hardware (precision temperature, pressure, power measurement equipment) and our inhouse developed software technology into the water industry, as well as offering full application support as and when required to our partners and growing customer base.
Duties and Responsibilities:
We have a unique opportunity to join a talented multi-disciplined team. We are looking for a self-motivated individual who has a passion for engineering and technology. You should have mechanical/electrical (preferred) experience along with onsite industry exposure and experience of leading a small team. Experience with pumps and understand the fundamentals of pumping. You will be competent with the use of IT due to collating data which will be shared with the wider team.
The role will require frequent travel on a weekly basis throughout the UK. As you progress through the training there will be a requirement for international travel working on specialist projects all over the world.
Candidates should have a level 3 qualification or apprenticeship in either mechanical or electrical engineering and have the aptitude to learn and develop in a fast paced, ‘hands on’ environment. Therefore, being able to be flexible, and adaptable to the business needs will be important in an ever-changing technical environment.
The role has many elements, but the key focus will be installing our own specialist monitoring and testing equipment for various hydraulic systems including pump, fans, compressors, hydraulic networks and aeration networks. Whilst onsite, you will also be undertaking specialist measurement campaigns, deploying our core technology, cutting-edge hardware (precision temperature, pressure, power measurement equipment) and our inhouse developed software technology into the water industry, as well as offering full application support as and when required to our partners and growing customer base.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Flexibility with working away from home due to undertaking site work in the UK and overseas
- Installing specialist equipment on site, when not onsite maintenance and repair work carried out at our Stoke facility
- Be self-motivated to work from home when not working on site
- At least 3 years’ experience of mechanical, process or similar engineering discipline
- Time-served apprenticeship in electrical or mechanical engineering (or equivalent)
- Level 3 City & Guilds, NVQ, Diploma in electrical or mechanical engineering
- Proven experience in a role in which you contributed to the overall success with tangible output demonstrable
- IT skills, particularly Excel are preferred, but not essential as full training will be provided
- Mechanical experience (Pumps, Pipework, Valves)
- Electrical experience would be ideal but not essential as full training will be given
- Ability to learn new products and disciplines
- Driving Licence (Essential)
- Holidays - 25 + 8 bank holidays, (buy/sell scheme, up to 5 days)
- Probationary Period – 6 months.
- Pension – Can join immediately or auto enrolled after 3 months - Employee 5% and Employer 5% via salary sacrifice.
- Eligible to join Private Healthcare after successfully completing probation.
- Enrolled in Group Income Protection and Death in Service (4 x basic salary) upon commencement of employment.
To reach Net Zero emissions across our value chain by 2040.
To continuously meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, accountability, maintaining B-Corp Certification.
To be a socially responsible company creating a positive impact to all stakeholders including workers, communities, customers, and our planet.
Nijhuis Saur Industries UK & Ireland are an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to providing equal opportunities in all aspects of employment in line with the Equality Act 2010.
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