Job Title: Workshop Engineer (Fitting)
Company: Salt Separation Services
Location: Rochdale, on-site
Department: Workshop Compensation: £33,500 - £34,900 (experience dependant)
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.

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?

• 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