Mechanical Engineer - Nottingham

CRH

Nottinghamshire, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Country: United Kingdom

City: Nottingham - with UK travel required

Req ID: 517368

Job Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: Onsite

Seniority Level: Associate

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.

???? Mechanical Engineer

???? Nottingham (regular working away & overnight stays required)

???? £30,000 – £50,000 OTE (DOE)

Join a team improving the UK’s wastewater infrastructure.

???? About Us

Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a global leader in advanced water management solutions. For more than 40 years, we’ve supported municipal, industrial and construction customers in improving water treatment processes, boosting operational performance and reducing environmental impact.

With operations across 40+ countries and over 80 distribution partners, we continue to lead the industry with innovative, sustainable and safety‑first solutions. This role forms part of our UK Wastewater Services (UKWWS) team, supporting water utility companies on wastewater and sewage treatment sites nationwide.

????️ About the Job

We are looking for an experienced and qualified Mechanical Engineer to join our Nottingham branch. This is a hands‑on, field‑based engineering role with plenty of variety, problem‑solving and opportunities to grow your career.

In this job, you will:

  • Install, commission, set up and test water filtration systems on sewage treatment sites
  • Carry out site inspections, diagnose faults and produce survey reports for quotations
  • Access and interpret technical instructions using mobile electronic devices
  • Work at heights, in confined spaces and in all weather conditions on wastewater sites
  • Work away from home regularly, including overnight stays
  • Occasionally work in Hydro workshops across the UK
  • Collaborate closely with other engineers and trades within the business

If you enjoy practical engineering work, thrive in different environments and want to make an impact on essential UK water infrastructure, this role is ideal.

About You

You will need:

  • A current valid UK driving licence
  • City & Guilds mechanical engineering qualification
  • Completion of a recognised mechanical apprenticeship

You will also bring:

  • A strong safety-first approach
  • Excellent practical mechanical skills
  • Flexibility to work away from home regularly
  • Ability to read and follow technical instructions
  • A proactive, reliable and positive attitude
  • Good teamwork and communication skills

???? Why Work for Us?

  • Competitive salary
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • Overnight subsistence allowance
  • Additional overnight / stay‑away payment
  • Life cover – 2× annual salary
  • Company pension
  • Sick pay policy
  • Minimum 23 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Flu vaccinations
  • DSE eye tests
  • Mental Health First Aiders & wellbeing support
  • Training & development
  • Real opportunities for progression

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@hydro-int.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.

Posting Start Date: 12/3/25

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