Machine Build Engineer

Mansell Recruitment Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Workshop Engineer in Milton Keynes. This hands-on role involves servicing, maintaining, and customizing machinery to meet customer needs. The ideal candidate should have an engineering qualification and experience in pneumatics, electrical, and mechanical assembly. This position offers a salary between £30,000 and £35,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Holds an engineering qualification, ideally apprenticeship-based.
• Previous machinery building experience.
• Panel wiring experience is desirable.
• PLC software knowledge/experience is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain machinery as needed.
• Design small-scale electrical and pneumatic systems.
• Fault-find on electrical systems.
• Create and update warehouse processes using Word and Excel.

Skills

Hands-on experience with pneumatics

Electrical assembly

Mechanical assembly

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

This role involves working in a small team of workshop engineers to service, maintain, and customise machinery in line with customer needs. The position is hands‑on, with daily duties covering mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic elements. You’ll also collaborate across departments such as Service, R&D, and Stores to coordinate essential information and support wider business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Working to set checklists to prepare machines prior to sale or on‑site use.
• Servicing and maintaining machinery.
• Building control panels using mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic components.
• Fault‑finding on electrical systems.
• Designing small‑scale electrical and pneumatic systems to meet unique customer requirements.
• Stripping down existing machinery and carrying out repairs.
• Safely handling and moving heavy machinery parts.
• Documenting and recording machine information accurately for cross‑department communication.
• Using Word and Excel to create and update warehouse processes.
• Programming drives with pre‑set manufacturer software and settings.
• Supporting service engineers with workshop‑related queries.
• Collaborating with R&D projects where required.
• Maintaining a clean and safe work area at all times.
• Liaising with stores to ensure accurate booking‑out of machine parts.
• Displaying a positive, team‑focused attitude at all times.

The Candidate

Holds an engineering qualification, ideally apprenticeship‑based.

Hands‑on experience with pneumatics, electrical, and mechanical engineering.

Skilled in electrical and mechanical assembly.

Previous machinery building experience.

Panel wiring experience is desirable.

PLC software knowledge/experience is highly beneficial.

Able to take the initiative.

Work well in a team.

Computer literacy and ability to use Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Salary

£30,000 – £35,000 depending on experience and ability to meet key requirements.

We operate and advertise as an Employment Agency for permanent positions and as an Employment Business for contract/temporary positions.