Hydro International
Workshop Engineer - Portland
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Workshop Engineer - Portland
Hydro International, a CRH Company
A leading global provider of advanced products, services and expertise for municipal, industrial and construction customers to improve water management processes, increase operational performance and reduce environmental impact. With over 40 years of experience, we deliver solutions—from flood risk reduction to water treatment—across 80+ distribution partners and 40+ countries, driving safety and sustainability.
Workshop Engineer
Location: Portland, Dorset
Join Our Team
An exciting opportunity for an experienced mechanical engineer to join our wastewater services team, blending workshop innovation with on-site support.
This role ensures continuity of UK water infrastructure by servicing critical wastewater equipment for major utility companies.
About the Role
The ideal candidate will deliver mechanical and industrial equipment maintenance, combining preventive care, fault diagnosis, repairs, and comprehensive refurbishment—balancing workshop-based activity with field support.
- Work variety: Rotate between workshop environments and customer sites nationwide.
- Corporate mission: Support safety-first, sustainable solutions in health and safety, whilst fostering continuous learning.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintenance & repairs: Overhaul, rebuild, and refurbish machinery (pumps, heavy industrial equipment).
- Scheduled maintenance: Adhere to preventive maintenance schedules.
- Fault diagnostics: Investigate engineering failures down to component level.
- Field support: Conduct onsite inspections, prepare technical surveys, collaborate with teams.
- Process adherence: Engage with electronic technical manuals and ensure safe operations.
- Client service: Partner with trades personnel to deliver high-quality work.
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Requirements
Essential
- Recognised apprenticeship in mechanical engineering.
- City & Guilds qualification (equivalent acceptable).
- Proven expertise maintaining/repairing industrial mechanical systems.
- Problem-solving aptitude for fault-finding.
- Knowledge of industrial installations/maintenance.
- Compliance with health and safety protocols.
- Teamwork-driven communication + diplomacy.
- Full UK driving licence (required for travel to sites).
Desirable
- Industry specialised: water/environmental engineering experience.
- Welding & fabrication (MMA welding required, TIG interrogation preferred).
- Proficient with confined spaces, banksman/slinging/crane operations.
- Manual handling certification.
- Additional modern qualifications: HGV licence.
Benefits
We invest in your growth and well-being:
- Competitive salary + annual bonus.
- Overnight allowances: subsistence + stay-away payments.
- 2x annual salary life cover.
- Corporate pension scheme.
- 23 days’ leave (+ bank holidays).
- Flu vaccinations & DSE eye care.
- Mental Health First Aiders and dedicated wellness programmes.
- Training/development investment for continuous upskilling.
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Additional Details
- Overtime readiness: Eligible for emergency call-out duty.
- Field requirements: Occasional overnight stays for equipment inspections.
Why Join Hydro International?
Partner with a global organisation committed to civil purpose. Develop skills that scale nationally, mission-aligned:
- Growth opportunities through training & career progression.
- High salary + legally subsidised benefits (pension, health).
Conclusion
If you’re passionate about engineering excellence in water management and crave variety in workplaces and responsibilities, Hydro is the supported platform to excel.
Connect with our team: For non-agency Inquiry: careers@crh.com
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- Embracing diversity.
- Proudly inclusive employer (EEO).
Popular benefits may vary dependent on region/country/site. Applications must be submitted via the [CRH Inclusivity Policy](CRH.com/ job vacancies.)
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