Portland Workshop Engineer Portland DOR

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Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a leading global provider of advanced products, services and expertise to help municipal, industrial and construction customers to improve their water management processes, increase operational performance and reduce environmental impact. With over 40 years of experience and a reputation for engineering excellence, businesses, and public bodies all over the world rely on our products, services and integrated solutions to reduce flood risk, improve water treatment and protect the environment from water pollution. We have a network of over 80 distribution partners and serve customers in more than 40 countries. As part of CRH Infrastructure Products, we are leading the water management industry with innovative, sustainable solutions and a safety-first mindset. Workshop Engineer Location: Portland, Dorset Join Our Team We are looking for a skilled and motivated Workshop Engineer to join our wastewater services team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced mechanical engineer who enjoys working on a variety of industrial equipment, both within our workshop facilities and occasionally on customer sites across the UK. As part of our engineering team, you will play a key role in maintaining, repairing, and refurbishing critical wastewater equipment for major UK Water Utility companies, helping to ensure essential infrastructure continues to operate efficiently. About the Role The successful candidate will be responsible for servicing, fault finding, repairing, and rebuilding a range of industrial and wastewater treatment equipment. This role offers a mixture of workshop-based activities and occasional field-based work, providing excellent variety and development opportunities. Key Responsibilities • Repair and maintain mechanical and industrial equipment. • Strip, inspect, rebuild, and refurbish machinery, pumps, and heavy industrial equipment. • Carry out planned preventative maintenance activities. • Diagnose faults and undertake repairs down to component level. • Conduct site inspections and prepare survey reports where required. • Work safely and effectively both in the workshop and on customer sites. • Access and interpret technical instructions using electronic devices. • Collaborate with colleagues and other trades to deliver high-quality work and customer service. What We're Looking For Essential • Recognised mechanical apprenticeship. • City & Guilds qualification or equivalent. • Experience maintaining and repairing industrial mechanical equipment. • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills. • Knowledge of industrial mechanical installation and maintenance. • Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements. • Excellent communication and teamwork skills. • Full UK driving licence. Desirable • Water industry or environmental engineering experience. • Welding and fabrication experience (MMA essential, TIG desirable). • Confined Space certification. • Banksman/Slinger/Crane Supervisor qualifications. • Manual Handling qualification. • HGV licence. What's in it for You? We believe in rewarding our employees and supporting their wellbeing and career development. Our benefits package includes: • Competitive salary • Annual discretionary bonus • Overnight subsistence allowance • Additional overnight/stay-away payment • 2x annual salary life cover • Pension scheme • Company sick pay policy • Minimum 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays • Flu vaccinations • DSE eye tests • Mental Health First Aiders and wellbeing support programmes • Ongoing training and development opportunities • Excellent opportunities for career progression and advancement Additional Information This role requires flexibility to undertake overtime when required and participation in the emergency call-out rota. There may also be occasional overnight stays and work on wastewater treatment sites in line with business and customer requirements. Apply Today If you're a motivated engineer looking to build your career with a growing and supportive organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and help deliver essential engineering services to the UK's water industry. What Hydro International Offers You • A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion • Highly competitive salary package • Comprehensive secondary benefits • Significant contribution to your pension plan • Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization Connect your future to CRH We are curious to learn more about you. At CRH, we believe our mutual differences contribute to the healthy, productive, and enjoyable workspace we create. Please introduce yourself and send us your application. Is this role not for you, but do you know someone who would love to join the team? Please let us know! CRH finds it important that vacancies are shared to individuals that may find them interesting and/or could be suitable for the role Please contact our recruitment team at careers@crh.com. CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of the employment with CRH and the country where you work. Please note that we cannot accept any applications submitted through email for GDPR purposes. Candidates must apply through our job portal. We do not accept candidate introductions for this position from recruitment agencies, unless you have been instructed to do so by our recruitment team. Apply now Apply now Posting Start Date: 10/8/26 Posting End Date: 11/19/26 • Why choose CRH? • Create Candidate Profile • Applicant Assistance • Join Talent Community • Opens in a new tab. Cookie Consent Manager When you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. 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