Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

£48,000 - £58,000
Company Vehicle / Car Allowance | UK Travel | Pension

Join an established specialist engineering business providing machinery engineering, service and repair solutions to customers across the UK.

This is a varied position combining hands-on mechanical engineering knowledge with machinery inspection, design, fault diagnosis and technical reporting. You'll work across both workshop and customer-site environments, taking responsibility for engineering projects from initial inspection through to repair recommendations, commissioning and ongoing support.

The role would suit an experienced Mechanical Engineer from a heavy engineering, industrial machinery, special-purpose machinery or engineering service background who can combine strong practical knowledge with mechanical design and technical engineering expertise.

Mechanical Engineer Responsibilities

Lead mechanical machinery inspections, servicing and repair programmes.
Diagnose complex mechanical faults and carry out root-cause investigations.
Assess machinery condition and recommend appropriate repairs or engineering modifications.
Support the design and modification of machinery and mechanical equipment.
Apply knowledge of machining, welding, fabrication and mechanical assembly techniques.
Supervise workshop and customer-site engineering activities.
Support machinery installation, commissioning and condition-monitoring programmes.
Produce detailed technical reports covering findings, conclusions and engineering recommendations.
Work closely with Mechanical Fitters and Technicians throughout repair and engineering projects.
Communicate technical findings clearly with customers and other stakeholders.
Travel to customer sites throughout the UK when required.

What We're Looking For

Minimum 5 years' relevant mechanical engineering experience.
Strong background within industrial machinery, heavy engineering or a related engineering service environment.
Experience with machinery inspection, servicing, repair and fault diagnosis.
Good understanding of mechanical design principles and manufacturing techniques.
Able to diagnose challenging mechanical faults and carry out basic electrical fault finding.
Experience producing professional technical engineering reports.
Comfortable working across both workshop and customer-site environments.
Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
IEng status would be advantageous.
Relevant site safety certification would be beneficial.
Full UK driving licence.
Flexibility for UK travel, occasional overnight stays and out-of-hours work when required.

Mechanical Engineer Benefits

£48,000 - £58,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
Company vehicle or car allowance for business travel.
Fully funded accommodation and subsistence when travelling.
Pension scheme.
Varied role combining technical engineering, machinery projects and customer interaction.
Opportunity to take ownership of machinery inspection, repair and engineering programmes.

Apply now or get in touch for more information on this Mechanical Engineer opportunity.

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