Equipment Engineer, Technical Customer Support

About us Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries. Our team of over 23,000 professionals, including more than 6,500 field representatives and 350 scientists, supports customers in over 160 countries across six continents. With 78 strategically located manufacturing facilities worldwide, Solenis provides customers with reliable supply chain continuity and industry-leading technical expertise. Solenis is also proud to be recognised as a 2026 Best Managed Company Gold Standard Honoree. To support our continued growth, we are excited to be recruiting for a new Equipment/ Project Engineer to support a diverse portfolio of Water Treatment and Food & Beverage customers across the UK. About the Role This is more than a traditional field service engineering position. While initially centred around the installation, commissioning and maintenance of equipment, the role is expected to evolve into a broader project engineering function, combining hands-on Equipment Engineering with involvement in the planning, coordination and delivery of engineering projects. Working as part of a specialist engineering team, you will be responsible for: Installation and commissioning of new equipment at customer sites. Planned and preventative maintenance activities. Responding to equipment breakdowns and technical issues. Supporting equipment upgrades, modifications and continuous improvement initiatives. Assisting with the delivery of customer engineering projects from concept through to implementation. Collaborating with customers, internal stakeholders and service teams to ensure successful project execution. Location & Travel The role can be based anywhere within the UK. However, candidates will ideally be located within reasonable reach of major towns, cities and motorway networks to support efficient travel across customer sites. Extensive UK travel will be required, including regular overnight stays, so flexibility and a willingness to spend significant time on the road are essential. About you You will be an experienced, multi-skilled engineer with a strong background in fault finding, maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical and automated/PLC-controlled equipment. Ideally, your experience will have been gained within manufacturing, production, food & beverage, water treatment or similar industrial environments. You will also be a strong communicator, capable of building relationships with customers and internal teams, while possessing the organisational skills required to manage multiple engineering and project activities simultaneously. What You'll Bring HNC, ONC or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Proven experience working within Food & Beverage, Water Treatment or manufacturing environments. Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills. PLC fault-finding experience preferred. Proven problem-solving and troubleshooting capability. Experience supporting engineering projects or project delivery would be advantageous. Knowledge of automation systems would be beneficial. Excellent planning and organisational skills. Full UK driving licence. Flexibility to travel extensively throughout the UK, including overnight stays. The benefits A competitive salary Annual bonus scheme A company enhanced pension scheme Private healthcare Company vehicle with tools Life assurance Employee assistance programme We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you. At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, consider joining our team. Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Aff… All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability #LI-AR1 Solenis is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree. For additional information about Solenis, please visit or follow us on social media. #J-18808-Ljbffr 3166 Diversey Limited