Lead Pump Test Engineer

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 a solid understanding of pumping fundamentals is required. You will be competent with the use of IT to collate data which will be shared with the wider team.

The role will require frequent travel on a weekly basis throughout the UK, with additional international travel for specialist projects as training progresses.

Candidates should hold a Level 3 qualification or apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical engineering and have the aptitude to learn and develop in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment. Flexibility and adaptability to changing business needs are essential.

• Flexibility to work away from home due to onsite work in the UK and overseas.
• Install specialist equipment on site, and perform maintenance and repair work at our Stoke facility.
• Work independently from home when not on site.
• Adapt to weekly workload fluctuations; flexible working hours are a must.
• Lead a small team of 2–3 people.
• Collaborate with wider technical teams for cross‑disciplinary projects.
• Conduct professional, respectful interactions with customers, colleagues, and the community.
• Work autonomously and unsupervised while adhering to health and safety protocols set by Riventa and clients.
• Engage in customer interfacing.
• Perform health and safety duties (RAMS, etc.).
• Carry out site surveys to scope new work and assist with planning/RAMS/authorisation.
• Achieve high standards across multiple bespoke projects in a dynamic, energized, and professional environment.

• At least 3 years’ experience in mechanical, process, or a similar engineering discipline.
• Time‑served apprenticeship in electrical or mechanical engineering (or equivalent).
• Level 3 City & Guilds, NVQ, or Diploma in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Proven experience contributing to overall success with tangible, demonstrable output.
• IT skills, particularly Excel, are preferred but not essential as full training will be provided.
• Mechanical experience (pumps, pipework, valves).
• Electrical experience ideal but not essential; full training will be provided.
• Ability to learn new products and disciplines.
• Driving licence (essential).

• Holidays – 25 days + 8 bank holidays (buy/sell scheme, up to 5 days).
• Probationary period – 6 months.
• Pension – join immediately or auto‑enrolled after 3 months;
  Employee 5% + Employer 5% via salary sacrifice.
• Eligibility for private healthcare after successful probation.
• Enrollment in group income protection and death in service (4 × basic salary) on commencement.
• Notice – 1 week during probation, increasing to 1 month thereafter.

Nijhuis Saur Industries UK & Ireland are committed to maintaining Environmental & Social Impact goals: achieve Net Zero emissions across our value chain by 2040, continuously meet high standards of social and environmental performance, maintain B‑Corp certification, and act as a socially responsible company creating positive impact for workers, communities, customers and the 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.

Please do not call or email us unless we have contacted you first. We believe that we can find our new colleagues ourselves; agency support is not desired. Profiles and resumes sent unsolicited by agencies, even if you send them directly to a hiring manager, will be treated as direct applications from the candidate.

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