Mechanical Engineer

E3recruitment; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational employer is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Aylesbury to handle the inspection, repair, and maintenance of vehicle compressors and pumping systems. The role offers a salary between £35-45k based on experience, extensive training, and numerous perks, including overtime pay, a company van, and annual leave. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with backgrounds in various engineering fields, including HGV and plant fitting.

Benefits

Training provided

Overtime (1.5x)

Company van and fuel card for personal use

25 days annual leave + holiday purchase scheme

Death in service

Life assurance

Health cashback plan

Shares in business

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as HGV Fitter, Plant Fitter, Hydraulic Fitter, Vehicle Technician, Aircraft Engineer, Mechanical Fitter, Compressor Engineer, or in water treatment/pump engineering.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and service equipment per specifications and standards.
• Complete required documentation including reports and job sheets.
• Perform mechanical maintenance, testing, and repair of hydraulic/pneumatic systems and pumps.
• Read and interpret schematic drawings.
• Provide breakdown assistance.
• Carry out onboard vehicle smart system maintenance and general vehicle repairs.

Skills

Diagnostic analysis

Repairs and preventative maintenance

Knowledge of hydraulics

Hands-on mechanical fault-finding

Job description

Mechanical Engineer
Aylesbury
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (Early finish Friday)

• £35-45k DOE
• Training provided
• Overtime (1.5x)
• Early finish Friday
• Company van and fuel card (available for personal use)
• 25 days annual leave + holiday purchase scheme
• Death in service
• Life assurance
• Health cashback plan
• Shares in business
• Refer a friend scheme

The Mechanical Engineer Role

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join a leading multinational blue‑chip company. This role is based on‑site at a customer’s manufacturing facility and involves inspection, repair, and preventative maintenance of compressors, blowers, and pumping systems fitted to vehicles.
Full training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities for the Mechanical Engineer role

• Inspect, repair, and service equipment in line with manufacturer specifications and company standards.
• Complete all required documentation, including reports, inspections, calibration checks, and job sheets.
• Undertake mechanical maintenance, testing, and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, pumps, compressors, motors, and ancillary equipment.
• Read and interpret schematic drawings.
• Provide breakdown assistance.
• Carry out additional tasks including onboard vehicle smart system maintenance, vessel integrity checks, light body repairs, and general vehicle repairs.

Ideal Backgrounds for our mechanical engineer

We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with experience in:

• HGV Fitter / HGV Technician
• Plant Fitter
• Hydraulic Fitter
• Vehicle Technician
• Aircraft Engineer
• Mechanical Fitter
• Compressor Engineer
• Water treatment or pump engineering

Key Skills & Knowledge

• Diagnostic analysis, repairs, and preventative maintenance.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Hands‑on mechanical and electrical fault‑finding experience.

If you are interested in this mechanical Engineer role, please apply now or contact Grace at E3 Recruitment