Mechanical Engineer

Probe UK; Butterley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks a Mechanical Engineer with a hands-on approach to design and problem-solving. The ideal candidate will have a background in Mechanical Engineering, be comfortable using power tools, and familiar with CAD systems. Responsibilities include creating new kit designs, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and collaborating with the manufacturing team. A driving license is essential, and the role offers a competitive salary of £30,000 - £35,000 per year, with additional benefits like life insurance and holiday.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life insurance cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• A Mechanical Engineering background.
• Familiar with CAD systems, able to read and create technical drawings.
• Comfortable using power tools and able to fabricate, cut steel, grind, and weld.

Responsibilities

• Create new kit designs across the full group range.
• Ensure designs meet high standards of ease, speed of install, and manufacturing repeatability.
• Liaise with manufacturing team for new parts creation.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering background

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Familiar with CAD systems

Comfortable using power tools

Solid knowledge of vehicle construction

Customer interaction skills

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading business who are in a period of exciting growth. They are a leading provider in the UK, a market leader in Europe and have a presence in many other countries worldwide. They continue to expand rapidly in the UK and internationally, a business that has doubled in size these last few years.

Mechanical Engineer Pay, Hours and Benefits

£30,000 - £35,000, dependant on experience
39 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
23 days holiday plus bank holidays
Life insurance cover
Employee Assistance Programme
This role is commutable from the following areas: Derby, Nottingham, Sutton in Ashfield, Mansfield, Chesterfield.

Mechanical Engineer Role Overview

If you are looking for a change, love practical engineering design and don't want to be sat behind a desk all day, this could be the role for you! The Mechanical Engineer is the perfect role for a confident, self‑motivated person who enjoys the challenge of problem solving and can work to deadlines. You will be very much "hands‑on", with a strong mechanical bias. You'll be comfortable using power tools, with the ability to fabricate, cut steel, carrying out grinding and welding, along with the ability to read and create technical drawings. This is a great opportunity for someone with engineering skills and experience, a logical approach to design and an innovative approach.

Mechancial Engineer Candidate Requirements

• A Mechanical Engineering background
• Familiar with CAD systems, with the ability to read and create technical drawings
• Strong mechanical bias and comfortable using power tools, with the ability to fabricate, cut steel, carrying out grinding and welding
• Solid knowledge of vehicle construction and functionality - highly advantageous
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Comfortable dealing with customers on a one‑to‑one basis
• A driving licence is essential

Mechancial Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Create new kit designs across the full group range
• Designs must be processed to the highest standard balancing ease and speed of install with manufacturing repeatability
• Design kits using standard parts where possible to minimise new parts creation
• Where new parts creation is necessary, liaise with the manufacturing team for parts sign off
• Develop and improve the kit design process, ensuring that the Kit Design Team delivers optimal results, both in terms of quality and quantity of designs produced
• Ensure prompt delivery of accurate and appropriate data to stakeholder process owners, in order to facilitate an expedient route to market for the designs
• Create jigs for new kit designs when necessary

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.