Salt Separation Services Limited
Workshop Engineering Specialist
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Workshop Engineer (Fitting)
Company: Salt Separation Services
Location: Rochdale, on-site
Department: Workshop
Compensation: £34,000 - £36,500
About Salt Separation Services
Salt Separation Services have been leading in desalination technology for over 35 years; specialising in the engineering, commissioning and servicing of reverse osmosis (RO) plants that provide drinkable water solutions across a variety of industries. Our systems are used in sectors including naval, oil, cruise ships, and more. We’re committed to designing reliable, high-quality RO and water filtration solutions that meet the unique demands of each industry and customer we serve. Join us on the path to simplifying access to water solutions for a broad and varied client base!
Position Summary
Join a dynamic engineering team at the forefront of water treatment technology. As a Workshop Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality engineering services in support of both new and existing RO plant systems and equipment. This hands-on position is ideal for someone with a strong mechanical engineering background, a commitment to quality, and a desire to contribute to a growing company focused on sustainable water solutions. You will be working in the workshop alongside other skilled engineers and apprentices.
Key Responsibilities
- Assemble and build water treatment plants (training provided).
- Perform mechanical fitting, pipefitting, and light fabrication.
- Carry out instrumentation tasks, wiring, and painting as needed.
- Conduct equipment testing, including instrument calibration, hydrostatic pressure testing, PSV setting, and certification (training provided).
- Oversee inspection, refurbishment, and overhaul of plant equipment.
- Inspect incoming equipment and materials.
- Support logistics through collection and delivery of goods, and packing and dispatching of equipment.
- Maintain and promote the company’s values and culture in all aspects of work.
- Lead site teams during offsite work, where applicable.
- Contribute to the professional development of apprentices or junior staff (as required).
- Carry out any other tasks required to support the needs of the business.
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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Minimum Level 3 BTEC/NVQ or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
- 4+ years of experience in a workshop or shop-floor engineering role.
- Strong communication and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Customer-oriented mindset, engineering products to a high standard and regulated customer expectations.
- Familiarity with using computer system to log time and work.
- Commitment to self-development and continuous improvement.
Why Salt Sep?
Benefits:
- A value at Salt Sep is family, and as such, we have designed benefits package which we believe give our people the very best support we can professionally, personally and for your future.
- Competitive employer matched pension scheme (Aviva).
- Company Bonus Scheme.
- Employee Referral Scheme.
- Free Employee Assistance Services; giving counselling, GP access, financial and wellbeing advice.
- Life insurance.
- Income protection (after 5 yrs service).
- Early finish Friday (finishing at 1pm).
- Plenty of training and development.
- Holiday buy-back.
- Excellent team building, social and company events.
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At Salt Separation Services, you’ll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects in a dynamic environment, as part of a small family-owned business.
We have some big goals on our horizon, we take pride in supporting our employees' own growth and provide a culture that values quality, communication, integrity, health and safety and family.
We'd love to hear from you! Apply now...
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their CV and cover letter detailing relevant experience and qualifications.
The next steps
- Our team will look into your application.
- If successful, we'll arrange a quick chat.
- Initial Interview, will be with the hiring manager and there will be an element of demonstrating your skills.
- Final stage, a peer interview to meet some of the people you'll be working along side.
- Offer, and hopefully, acceptance!
Salt Separation Services is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is valued, we encourage all candidates from all backgrounds, and are very happy to facilitate any adjustment you might need.
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