Sales Engineer (Pumps / Mechanical Systems)

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Job information

  • Location: Spalding, Lincolnshire
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Sales & Technical
  • Salary: £45000 - £50000 per annum + Progression + Training
  • Published: 24 March 2026

Sales Engineer (Pumps / Mechanical Systems)

**Sales and Product training provided**

£45,000 – £50,000 + Performance Bonus + Company Vehicle + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Company Tech Package + Benefits

Spalding

Are you a Field Service Engineer, Pump Engineer or Mechanical Engineer looking to transition into a more structured, customer-facing Sales Engineer role while staying close to engineering?

Do you enjoy working with pumps, valves and mechanical systems on site, and want to use that hands-on knowledge to provide technical solutions, quotations and support to customers across the water and utilities sectors?

The company are a well-established engineering business specialising in industrial pumps, valves and rotating equipment.

Supporting clients across water, wastewater, utilities and infrastructure, they are known for their technical expertise, customer focus and long-term relationships.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to step off the tools and into a commercially focused role, while remaining involved in site visits, technical problem-solving and project delivery.

The Role:

  • Attend customer sites across water, wastewater, utilities and industrial sectors
  • Carry out site surveys on pumping stations, treatment works and mechanical systems
  • Respond to technical enquiries relating to pumps, valves, seals and rotating equipment
  • Prepare accurate quotations, costings and supporting documentation
  • Follow up quotations and support conversion into confirmed orders
  • Provide technical advice and recommend suitable solutions based on application requirements

The Person:

  • Experience as an engineer in the wastewater, water or utilities industry
  • Motivated to start a career in sales
  • Full UK Driving License

Job Reference: BBBH24552

Key words: Sales, Engineer, Business Development, Account Management, Quotations, Costing, Travel, Pumps, Valves, Electric Motors, Gearboxes, Spalding, Peterborough, Lincolnshire

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset.

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