Industrial Mechanical Engineer

Interaction Recruitment Group; Harlow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment Group is partnering with an established engineering client in Harlow to recruit an Industrial Mechanical Engineer for a busy workshop. You will inspect, dismantle, repair, refurbish, rebuild and test a range of industrial mechanical equipment in a dedicated facility.

The role focuses on industrial motors, gearboxes, pumps, fans and related machinery, requiring a strong hands-on workshop background, fault-dinding skills, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in pump and/or electrical motor repair.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in electrical/mechanical engineering.
• Experience with industrial fans, motors, pumps and machinery.
• Experience stripping, repairing and rebuilding industrial equipment.
• Practical workshop experience and safe working practices.
• Right to work in the UK and fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Strip, inspect and repair industrial motors and machinery.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and identify required repairs.
• Repair and rebuild single and three-phase electric motors.
• Work on industrial pumps, including freshwater and sewage pumps.
• Repair and service industrial gearboxes.
• Inspect and repair industrial fans and blower units.
• Carry out mechanical assembly and disassembly.
• Assist with testing and commissioning of repaired equipment.
• Work with electrical controls and safety procedures.
• Maintain high workmanship standards and collaborate with the team.

Skills

Practical workshop experience

Diagnose mechanical faults

Full UK driving licence

English communication

Job description

Industrial Mechanical Engineer

Location: Harlow, Essex (CM20)
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm; Friday 8:00am-3:30pm
Overtime: Available and paid at premium rates
Work Location: On-site

About the Company

Our client is an established engineering company with over 100 years of industry experience and a strong reputation for providing comprehensive industrial engineering services.

Their specialist workshop facilities allow equipment to be diagnosed, repaired, manufactured, rebuilt, tested and painted under one roof.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Industrial Mechanical Engineer to join their workshop team.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for the inspection, dismantling, repair, refurbishment, rebuilding and testing of a range of industrial mechanical equipment.

The role will involve working primarily with:

• Industrial electric motors - single and three phase
• Industrial gearboxes
• Fans and blower units
• Industrial pumps
• Freshwater and sewage pumps
• Industrial machinery and associated mechanical equipment

The position would suit an experienced mechanical engineer with a strong practical workshop background and hands-on experience repairing industrial equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Strip, inspect and repair industrial motors and machinery
• Diagnose mechanical faults and identify required repairs
• Repair and rebuild single and three-phase electric motors
• Work on industrial pumps, including freshwater and sewage pumps
• Repair and service industrial gearboxes
• Inspect and repair industrial fans and blower units
• Carry out mechanical assembly and disassembly
• Assist with testing and commissioning of repaired equipment
• Work with electrical controls and associated systems where required
• Maintain a high standard of workmanship and safety
• Complete work efficiently and to the required quality standards
• Work collaboratively with other members of the workshop and engineering team
• Attend customer sites or undertake call-outs when required

Essential Experience

Candidates should have substantial hands-on industrial engineering experience, including:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in pump and/or electrical motor repair
• Minimum 5 years' experience in electrical/mechanical engineering
• Proven experience working with industrial fans, motors, pumps and machinery
• Experience stripping, repairing and rebuilding industrial equipment
• Practical mechanical engineering/workshop experience
• Full UK driving licence
• Good spoken and written English
• Right to work in the UK

Desirable Experience

The following would be advantageous:

• Electrical engineering experience
• Experience with electrical controls
• Experience diagnosing electrical/mechanical faults
• Experience working with industrial machinery
• Experience with three-phase motors and associated equipment
• Experience within a workshop, maintenance or industrial engineering environment