July 2026
Location: Near Keighley, West Yorkshire (UK-wide travel required)
Job Type: Full-time
Contract: Initial 3-month probationary period leading to a permanent position
Salary: Competitive salary, dependent on experience
Hours: 42.5 hours per week plus overtime opportunities
We are a well-established specialist engineering company delivering mechanical engineering, industrial boiler maintenance, steam system services and heritage engineering projects across the UK.
Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit a Mechanical / Service Engineer to join our experienced engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer looking to develop specialist skills within a diverse and rewarding role.
The Role
The successful candidate will primarily work on planned and reactive maintenance contracts for industrial boiler plant and steam systems. The role also offers the opportunity to become involved in boiler repairs, mechanical installations, pipework projects and specialist heritage engineering work.
This is a varied, hands-on position involving both workshop and site-based work throughout the UK. Occasional overnight stays will be required.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out servicing, maintenance and repair of industrial boiler plants
- Prepare boiler plant for statutory annual inspections
- Prepare components for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
- Overhaul and refurbish industrial valves
- Carry out mechanical repairs to valves and industrial pipework
- Install and modify mechanical plant and associated pipework
- Assist with boiler repair and refurbishment projects
- Undertake general mechanical fitting and fabrication duties
- Work safely and professionally in accordance with company procedures and site requirements
- Maintain high standards of workmanship and customer service
Candidate Requirements
Essential
- Previous experience working in a mechanical engineering or industrial maintenance environment
- Experience working on industrial sites
- Full UK driving licence
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexible approach to working hours and UK travel, including occasional overnight stays
- Reside within a reasonable travelling distance of our workshop near Keighley, West Yorkshire
Desirable
- Experience working on steam systems
- Experience maintaining industrial boilers or process plant
- Valve overhaul and repair experience
- Pipefitting or mechanical fitting experience
- Welding or fabrication skills (advantageous but not essential)
- Knowledge of pressure systems or industrial process equipment
Training & Career Development
We invest in our employees and are committed to developing specialist engineering skills.
The successful candidate will receive comprehensive in-house training alongside opportunities to attend external specialist training courses. This role offers genuine long-term career progression within a growing specialist engineering business.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience
- 42.5-hour working week
- Overtime opportunities
- Full specialist training
- Long-term career progression
- Varied and interesting engineering projects across multiple industries
- Opportunity to work on unique heritage engineering and restoration projects
- Supportive and experienced engineering team
Please email a covering letter and your CV, including at least two references, to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or write to HA McEwen Boiler Repairs Ltd, Farling Top, Cowling, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 0NW
