Mechanical Engineer - Heathfield

Mechanical Engineer – Heathfield

Location: Heathfield, East Sussex

Salary: Circa £30,000 – £50,000 OTE DOE

About Us

Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a leading global provider of advanced products, services and expertise to help municipal, industrial and construction customers 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 worldwide 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.

Role Overview

The Mechanical Engineer will be working within Hydro International\’s UK Wastewater Services (UKWWS) team. We support water utility companies by improving sewage sites across the United Kingdom.

In this job you will…

• Install, commission, set up, and test water filtration systems on sewage sites.
• Carry out site inspections, fault finding and compile survey reports for quotation purposes.
• Access and interpret technical instructions using mobile electronic equipment.
• Work at heights, in confined spaces and outside on sites connected with wastewater (sewage).
• Work away from home on a regular basis, requiring overnight stays.
• Work in some of our workshops across the country on occasion.
• Work as a team with other staff and trades within the business.

About you

• Current valid driving licence
• City & Guilds qualified
• Served a recognised mechanical apprenticeship

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Discretionary bonus
• Overnight subsistence allowance
• Additional overnight / stay‑away payment
• 2 x annual salary Life Cover
• Pension
• Sick pay policy
• Minimum of 23 days holiday per annum + bank holidays
• Flu vaccines
• DSE eye tests
• Mental health first aiders & support programmes
• Training & development
• Room for advancement

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 organisation

Connect your future to CRH

We are curious to learn more about you. At CRH, we believe our mutual differences contribute to a healthy, productive, and enjoyable workspace we create. Please introduce yourself and send us your application.

If this role is not for you but you know someone who would love to join the team, please let us know! CRH finds it important that vacancies are shared with individuals who may find them interesting or 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.