Mechanical Engineer

Hunter Selection; Axbridge; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is looking for a Workshop Engineer in Axbridge, Somerset. You will perform mechanical repairs on rotating equipment and support the team in meeting deadlines. Ideal candidates have hands-on mechanical experience, basic fault-finding skills, and familiarity with workshop procedures. The role offers a competitive salary, 31 days of holiday, bonuses, private healthcare, and recognition programs. Join us to be part of a supportive environment focused on your growth.

Benefits

31 days of annual leave

Performance-based bonus scheme

Private healthcare cover

Employee recognition and awards programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar hands-on mechanical role.
• Comfortable working with workshop documentation and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical repairs and servicing on rotating equipment.
• Support the wider team by undertaking related tasks.
• Perform fault-finding and breakdown diagnostics on mechanical systems.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Basic IT skills

Tools

Motors

Gearboxes

Pumps

Job description

Workshop Engineer

£31,000 - £35,000 + 31 days Holiday + Bonuses + Private healthcare + Awards scheme + Parking + Overtime

Axbridge, Somerset

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical repairs and servicing on rotating equipment including motors, pumps, and gearboxes.
• Work to tight deadlines to meet customer expectations.
• Support the wider team by undertaking related tasks when required.
• Overhaul and reassemble a variety of industrial machinery and components.
• Perform fault-finding and breakdown diagnostics on mechanical systems.
• Follow all health and safety procedures and maintain a safe working environment.
• Complete workshop documentation accurately and hand over to the Workshop Supervisor or Manager.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar hands‑on mechanical role.
• Ability to carry out basic mechanical fault‑finding.
• Comfortable working with workshop documentation and procedures.
• Experience with motors, gearboxes, and pumps.
• Basic IT skills required.

Benefits

• 31 days of annual leave (including bank holidays).
• Performance-based bonus scheme.
• Overtime paid at time and a half.
• Private healthcare cover.
• Employee recognition and awards programme.

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business