Job Specification

The job you will do

• The Pump Service Shop Manager (40% hands-on/60% office) reports directly to the Engineering Manager and is responsible for the supervision of a small team of service engineers in the disassembly, inspection, reporting and repair/re-assembly of various pieces of equipment that includes main boiler feed pumps, vertical pit pumps, split case pumps.
• This role is as a working manager, so in addition to hands-on stripping, inspection and assembly of pumps and other equipment, the candidate will be responsible for timekeeping and day-to-day management of the rest of the service team.
• The Pump Service Shop Manager is further responsible for ordering and organising any spares as detailed on the bill of materials and sales orders and ensuring that these parts are available in good time. 
• A great variety of equipment passes through the service department from a worldwide customer base, so good team management and product knowledge is essential to achieve the best results in a growing business.
• Ideally from an OEM pump service background, the successful candidate will be a time served Engineer with relevant management or supervisory experience and a proven track record in the equipment industry.
• Managing a department of up to ten skilled personnel.
• Timely planning, disassembly, inspection, reporting and repair of equipment to pre-determined deadlines.
• Responsible for the quality and costs of all work through the department
• Identification, sourcing and procurement of spares, consumables and tooling. 
• Compiling detailed inspection and build reports for customers

About You

• Experienced mechanical fitter with minimum of 10 years’ experience in the servicing/disassembly/assembly of pumps and equipment.
• Experience of hydro and performance testing.
• Recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship.
• Excellent leadership skills and experience.
• Attention to detail.
• Reliable.
• Hardworking.
• Flexible approach to tasks.
• PC Literate (Microsoft Office tools).

The Rewards and Benefits

• Salary:  circa £38,000 negotiable.
• Hours:  37 (07:30 - 16:00 Monday -Thursday & 07:30 - 12:30 Friday).
• Overtime rate applicable.
• Company contribution pension.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Radius Allowance payable for home to work travel over 10 miles.