Assistant Technical Engineer – Training, Mentoring & Growth

Headway Recruitment; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training

Mentoring from Technical Manager

Exposure to varied engineering projets

Career progression opportunities

Early Friday finish

Job summary

Headway Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Technical Engineer for a UK-based manufacturing business specialising in industrial filtration and separation equipment. The role is office-based with standard hours and progression opportunities.

Working alongside the Technical Manager, you will review requirements, assist quotations, support calculations, liaise with customers and suppliers, and help drive projects from enquiry to delivery. Full training provided.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• Practical engineering experience considered.
• Good IT skills and willingness to learn new software.
• SolidWorks 3D knowledge is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Review customer requirements, technical specifications and engineering drawings.
• Help prepare quotations, proposals, equipment datasheets and bills of materials.
• Support technical calculations and the selection of equipment, materials and components.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and workshop colleagues to keep projects moving.
• Coordinate technical information, monitor deadlines and highlight potential issues.
• Take ownership of tasks, contribute ideas and support engineering improvements.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Engineering principles

Technical drawings

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Initiative

Team communication

IT skills

Education

HNC/HND or degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Headway Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Technical Engineer for a UK-based manufacturing business specialising in industrial filtration and separation equipment. The role is office-based with standard hours and progression opportunities.

Working alongside the Technical Manager, you will review requirements, assist quotations, support calculations, liaise with customers and suppliers, and help drive projects from enquiry to delivery. Full training provided.