Mechanical Engineer

Description:

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

The Opportunity

A growing engineering business is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to support the manufacture, assembly, testing, and maintenance of specialist mechanical equipment supplied into the utilities, infrastructure, and industrial sectors.

This role offers a mix of workshop and site-based work, providing exposure to bespoke engineering projects from build through to testing and installation. The successful candidate will have a practical engineering background and experience working with pumps, pipework, mechanical assemblies, or process equipment.

Key Responsibilities

Assemble and install mechanical equipment from engineering drawings and specifications.

Build, modify and refurbish mechanical systems and packaged equipment.

Carry out fitting, alignment and inspection of mechanical components.

Support workshop testing, commissioning and quality inspections.

Assist with fault finding and resolution of mechanical issues.

Work closely with engineers and production teams to deliver projects on schedule.

Inspect incoming components and equipment for quality and compliance.

Support the integration of third-party supplied equipment into larger systems.

Complete build records, inspection reports and test documentation.

Maintain high standards of health, safety and housekeeping.

Identify opportunities for process improvements and engineering efficiencies.

Attend customer sites to support installation, commissioning and maintenance activities when required.

Requirements

Essential

Background in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Fitting or a related discipline.

Experience working with pumps, pipework, valves, mechanical assemblies or similar equipment.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.

Strong hands-on workshop and mechanical fitting skills.

Good fault-finding and problem-solving ability.

Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

CSCS Card, EUSR Water Hygiene or SHEA Water.

Confined Space certification.

Forklift, telehandler or lifting operations qualifications.

Experience supporting FATs, commissioning or system testing.

HNC, HND, NVQ or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related subject.

Previous experience within the utilities, infrastructure, water, industrial or manufacturing sectors.

Benefits

Competitive salary package.

Private healthcare.

Pension scheme.

Income protection.

Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.

On-site parking.

Employee referral scheme.

Ongoing training and career development opportunities