Mechanical Build Engineer

1st Step Solutions Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing special purpose machinery organization in Leicester is seeking a Mechanical Build Engineer to work on bespoke machinery projects from concept to handover. The role involves assembly according to engineering drawings, fault identification, and recommending process improvements. Ideal candidates will have experience in mechanical fitting, and the position offers opportunities for career progression. Competitive salary plus benefits including overtime, bonuses, and holidays.

Benefits

Overtime

Bonus

Pension

25 Days Holiday

Half Day Friday

Qualifications

• Proven track record in mechanical fitting and engineering assembly.
• Able to work to drawings, specifications, and build procedures.
• Living commutable to Leicester.

Responsibilities

• Assembly of special purpose machinery from engineering drawings.
• Identification and rectifying faults alongside design and commissioning team.
• Raise ECR's to refine and help improve product and processes.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Engineering assembly

Fault identification

Working to drawings

Job description

Mechanical Build Engineer

Leicester

£40,000 - £45,000 + Overtime + Bonus + Pension + 25 Days Holiday + Half Day Friday

Are you a mechanical engineer looking for a technically challenging role working on highly specialised, pioneering technology?

Do you want to develop your skills and progress your career to the next level?

The company is a growing special purpose machinery organisation designing and delivering cutting‑edge automated solutions across a range of industries. Due to continued success, we are looking for a Mechanical Build Engineer to join the build and commissioning team.

You will be working on technically challenging, bespoke machinery projects from concept through to final handover. You will assemble machinery in accordance with drawings, specifications and build procedure as well as help to refine and improve product and processes. Furthermore, you will play a pivotal role in identifying faults and rectifications in conjunction with the design team to facilitate individual requirements.

The Role

• Assembly of special purpose machinery from engineering drawings
• Identification and rectifying faults alongside design and commissioning team
• Raise ECR's to refine and help improve product and processes
• Progression into design engineer or commissioning engineer
• 37.5 hours Monday to Friday
• Company bonus and overtime availability

The Person

• Proven track record in mechanical fitting and engineering assembly
• Able to work to drawings, specifications and build procedures
• Living commutable to Leicester

All in all, this is a fantastic chance to work on a variety of high‑tech engineering projects within a company that will support your progression long term.

Keywords: mechanical fitter, engineer, special purpose machinery, build, commissioning, maintenance, assembly, manufacturing, industrial, bearings, screws, shafts, pneumatics, motors, gearboxes, commissioning, installation, technician