WGM Engineering Ltd
Semi Skilled Engineer
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The Vacancy
About The Role
Real work. Real skills. Real opportunity.
WGM Engineering, part of RSK Group, is looking for a Semi Skilled Engineer to join our Electrical and Mechanical (E&M) Services team on a permanent, full-time basis. This role will be based on-site at various private clients and Scottish Water sites. You will support project delivery across WGM’s growing UK water-sector portfolio. This is a business-critical opportunity to join a growing engineering business delivering essential infrastructure across the UK.
As a Semi Skilled Engineer you will assist our Mechanical Engineers in delivering mechanical maintenance, refurbishment and new installation works including testing & pre-commissioning activities within the E&M business stream.
Ready to build your hands-on engineering experience while helping to deliver the infrastructure communities rely on every day?
To support you in the role, you’ll be provided with a company van and fuel card, with a working pattern of 7.30am to 4.00pm Monday to Thursday, and 7.30am to 1.00pm on Fridays.
About The Team
WGM is growing through secured long-term frameworks across the UK water sector, delivering essential infrastructure that keeps communities connected and critical services running. For our site teams, that means varied work, long-term opportunity and the chance to take ownership in a business where people are known, trusted, and developed.
This is a strong time to join WGM if you want to be close to delivery, work with experienced delivery teams and build a career with a business that is investing in its people as it grows across the UK.
Job Responsibilities
In this role, you’ll make an impact by:
- Maintaining, repairing and installing mechanical equipment for various private clients and Scottish Water sites.
- Assist with fault-finding and rectifying problems on a variety of mechanical equipment.
- Proactively assist works with strict adherence to Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.
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Minimum Requirements
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
- Previous hands-on, practical experience in an engineering, mechanical, manufacturing, construction, maintenance, installation, workshop or similar environment.
- Experience in labouring, assembly, fitting, installation, maintenance or general mechanical work would be beneficial.
- Comfortable using hand tools and basic power tools and carrying out practical tasks safely.
- Experience assisting skilled tradespeople, engineers, technicians or maintenance personnel.
- A practical understanding of how to assemble, dismantle, move, prepare or install components, equipment or machinery.
- Able to follow instructions and work from basic drawings, measurements or written procedures.
- Good practical problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn new engineering techniques.
- Physically comfortable with a hands-on role, including handling tools, equipment and mechanical components.
- Knowledge of safe systems of work
- Valid Full UK driving licence is essential
Qualifications And Desirable Experience
The following would be helpful, but is not essential:
- Experience within the UK water/waste water sector
We know that people can bring the right skills and potential through different routes. You may not meet every desirable point, or your experience may come from another engineering, utilities, infrastructure, construction, manufacturing, industrial or operational environment. If you are interested in the role and believe your skills could transfer well to WGM, we would still like to hear from you.
About WGM
WGM Engineering, part of RSK Group, is a self-delivery design and build partner supplying sustainable solutions to the water sector. We deliver essential infrastructure work across water, utilities and industrial environments, bringing together project management, technical design, site delivery, off-site manufacturing, specialist capability and practical engineering expertise.
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WGM is growing through secured long-term frameworks across the UK water sector, including major multi-year programmes with clients such as Scottish Water, United Utilities and Southern Water. Our work supports communities, protects assets and keeps critical services running safely and sustainably.
What makes WGM different is the balance we offer. Our people are close to the work, close to the decisions and close to the impact, with the stability, support and wider opportunities that come from being part of RSK Group. We invest in our people through professional qualifications, apprenticeships, graduate pathways, mentoring from experienced colleagues and internal progression wherever possible.
Salary And Benefits
We are offering a rate of £16.51 per hour (circa £32,194 per annum salary), depending on experience.
At WGM, We Offer a Competitive Benefits Package Designed To Support Our People Both Inside And Outside Of Work. This Includes:
- 32 days’ holiday, increasing to 36 days based on length of service
- Pension scheme, with WGM contributing 6%
- Life assurance scheme that pays 3 x salary
- Salary sacrifice options, including electric vehicle scheme, annual leave purchase and cycle to work schemes
- Flexible benefits programme, including health cash plan and discounted gym membership
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Company sick pay, available after a qualifying period
- Employee discount programme
How To Apply
Please apply with your CV.
RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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