Mechanical Engineer – Dumfries

About the role

Hydro International is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join its UK Wastewater Services team in Dumfries. The role involves installing, commissioning and testing water filtration systems on sewage sites across the United Kingdom, with regular overnight stays away from home.

Key responsibilities

• Install, commission, set up and test water filtration systems on sewage sites.
• Carry out site inspections, fault finding and compile survey reports for quotation purposes.
• Access and interpret technical instructions using mobile electronic equipment.
• Work at heights, in confined spaces and outdoors on wastewater sites.
• Travel to various sites and occasionally work in company workshops.
• Collaborate with other staff and trades within the business.

Required profile

• Current valid driving licence.
• City & Guilds qualification.
• Completion of a recognised mechanical apprenticeship.
• Experience or qualification as a Mechanical Engineer.

Required skills

• Installation and commissioning of water filtration systems.
• Testing of water filtration equipment.
• Site inspection and fault‑finding techniques.
• Survey reporting and quotation preparation.
• Interpretation of technical instructions using mobile electronic devices.
• Working at heights and in confined spaces.

What we offer

• Competitive salary (£30,000‑£50,000 OTE, DOE).
• Discretionary bonus.
• Overnight subsistence allowance and additional stay‑away payment.
• Two annual performance bonuses.