Mechanical Engineer

Hydraulic and Engineering Services Limited; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A mechanical engineering company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to manage projects from start to finish. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification and experience, with strong project management skills. Salary ranges from £32,000 to £42,000 per year, with benefits including a company pension and health programs. This is a full-time role requiring an in-person presence in Rochester, United Kingdom.

Benefits

Company pension

Free parking

Health & wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering qualification and relevant experience is required.
• Experience with Solidworks is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Run projects from start to completion.
• Design as required using Solidworks.
• Quote projects and manage the project budget.
• Attend client sites for surveys and generate work scopes.

Skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Project management

Solidworks design experience

Microsoft Office skills

Hydraulic knowledge

Managerial/supervisory experience

Ability to prioritise workload

Education

Mechanical or relevant qualification

Job description

Overview

Location: 5 Trident Close, Victory Park, Rochester ME2 4ER

Full job description: Company Overview: Are you looking for a new engineering challenge? If you’re a Mechanical Engineer looking for a new challenge, you are a positive person, pro-active in what you do, and be able to problem solve. Working in a small business, we are looking for someone with a can-do attitude who is prepared to build on their existing knowledge. Ideally experience gained in a mechanical and/or production engineering environment, with a desire to learn and adapt within the specialised sector of fluid power. Join a mature company in an established industry - an excellent place to learn additional skills and technical competence. Primarily office based with some travel to sites in the southeast, in time you will be running your own projects from start to finish. No day is the same - you will be involved in projects large and small aswell as supporting customers and colleagues on technical and product queries, ensuring products and systems fit the scope and are fit for purpose, therefore a keen eye for detail is essential.

Responsibilities

• Running projects from start to completion
• Designing (using Solidworks optional)
• Quoting projects
• Drafting risk assessments and method statements from in house templates
• Managing subcontractors & supply chain
• Maintaining and developing customer relationships
• Managing project budget
• Attending client sites & meetings as required to carry out site surveys and to generate work scopes

Skills and Qualifications

• Mechanical or relevant qualification and experience
• Solidworks design experience, preferred but not essential
• Microsoft Office skills
• Hydraulic knowledge desirable
• Managerial/supervisory experience desirable
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Full UK Driving License

Salary and Benefits

• Salary will be based on knowledge and experience
• Pay: £32,000.00-£42,000.00 per year
• Starting Salary £25,512 per annum, with opportunity for progression to £27,372
• Benefits: Company pension, Free parking, Health & wellbeing programme, On-site parking

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Schedule: 8 hour shift, Day shift, Monday to Friday, Overtime
• Work Location: In person