Mechanical Engineer

ion-tec Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

Private Pension

Death in Service Benefit

Approximately 6 weeks per year UK and

Job summary

ion-tec Ltd in Doncaster is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to join the workshop team. You will be involved in the complete lifecycle of bespoke industrial machinery—from assembly and testing to commissioning and customer handover, with travel across the UK and abroad.

Ideal candidates will have a mechanical qualification and practical experience with machinery build, testing, and on-site support. The role offers travel opportunities and a structured progression path.

Qualifications

• Hands-on engineer with practical problem solving skills.
• Experience with industrial machinery build, testing and commissioning.
• Willingness to travel UK and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical build & assembly of industrial machinery
• Testing & commissioning of equipment
• Site installation and customer support across UK and internationally

Skills

Pneumatic systems

Transmission drive assemblies

Machinery build & commissioning

Customer-facing engineering

Problem solving

Travel willingness

Education

BTEC Mechanical Engineering, HNC, or equivalent qualification

Job description

Mechanical Engineer

Doncaster | £38,000 - £40,000 + International Travel + Early Friday Finish

We're looking for a hands-on Mechanical Engineer who wants to be involved in the complete lifecycle of industrial machinery - from assembly and commissioning through to customer support, troubleshooting, and influencing future machine designs.

If you're currently working as a Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Technician, Maintenance Engineer, or Mechanical Engineer and feel capable of more than simply following drawings and building equipment, this could be the next step in your career.

What Makes This Different

You'll be far more than a machine builder.

You'll be trusted to:

• Assembly and commission specialist industrial machinery
• Visit customer sites across the UK and internationally
• Work directly with customers during installations and commissioning
• Identify improvements and provide practical engineering solutions
• Influence existing and future machine designs through your hands-on experience
• See projects through from workshop build to successful customer handover

This is a role where your engineering judgement matters.

Your ideas will be valued because you'll be the person building, testing, installing, and seeing how the equipment performs in the real world.

The Role

Based at the company's workshop in Doncaster, you'll work on the mechanical assembly, testing, and commissioning of bespoke industrial equipment used within heavy manufacturing environments.

Your responsibilities will include:

Mechanical Build & Assembly

• Building and assembling industrial machinery and mechanical systems
• Pneumatic assembly and system integration
• Small fabrication work including welding, drilling, and modification work
• Ensuring machinery is built to the highest standards before testing

Testing & Commissioning

• Commissioning machinery within the workshop environment
• Diagnosing and resolving issues before equipment is delivered

Site Installation & Customer Support

• Travelling to customer sites across the UK and internationally
• Installing and commissioning machinery in live production environments
• Working directly with customers to ensure successful project delivery
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues on-site

What We're Looking For

We're interested in practical engineers who enjoy solving problems and taking ownership.

You'll ideally have:

• BTEC Mechanical Engineering, HNC, or equivalent qualification
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and machinery
• Experience with transmission drive assemblies
• Knowledge of structural assemblies and mechanical design principles
• Pneumatic systems experience
• A hands-on approach and willingness to travel

Desirable Experience

• Hydraulics knowledge
• Electrical knowledge
• Machinery build and commissioning experience
• Customer-facing engineering experience

The Package

• 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Private Pension
• Death in Service Benefit
• Approximately 6 weeks per year UK and international travel

Why Join

This is an opportunity to become a genuinely well-rounded Mechanical Engineer.

You'll gain exposure to design, assembly, commissioning, customer interaction, fault finding, and continuous improvement - not just one part of the process.

You'll work with equipment that is designed, built, tested, and commissioned in-house, giving you the satisfaction of seeing projects through from concept to successful installation.

For engineers who enjoy variety, responsibility, and seeing the real-world impact of their work, opportunities like this don't come around often.