Field-Based Mechanical Installations Engineer – Global Travel

Express Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday including stats

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Sick pay scheme

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance programme

Travel allowances

Staff discounts

Job summary

Express Recruitment is partnering with a UK sporting business to recruit a Mechanical Engineer. The role centers on on-site installations, servicing bespoke machinery, and overseeing small engineering teams across the UK and overseas.

Ideal candidates hold an HNC or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, a clean UK driving license, and a valid UK passport, with around 60% travel. Salary is circa £40,000 per year with overtime and solid benefits.

Qualifications

• HNC or apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Must be flexible with around 60% UK and overseas travel.
• Experienced in the assembly and testing of electromechanical systems.
• Demonstrable attention to detail with a problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent team player with leading and mentoring small teams of Engineers.
• Must hold a clean UK driving license.
• Must hold a valid UK passport.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular on-site installations and servicing of bespoke machinery and equipment.
• Resolve technical issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Schedule site installs, supporting logistics planning and procurement of materials.
• Oversee and assist with assembly of mechanical products and cabling equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering diagrams and cable/wiring layouts.
• Act as escalation point for customer queries and complaints.
• Ensure installations meet SLA timescales.
• Travel to customer sites across the UK and overseas and advise on correct usage of products.

Skills

Field travel

Team leadership

On-site installation

Mechanical problem solving

Education

HNC or Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Express Recruitment is partnering with a UK sporting business to recruit a Mechanical Engineer. The role centers on on-site installations, servicing bespoke machinery, and overseeing small engineering teams across the UK and overseas.

Ideal candidates hold an HNC or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, a clean UK driving license, and a valid UK passport, with around 60% travel. Salary is circa £40,000 per year with overtime and solid benefits.