Mechanical Engineer

Nter Talent; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovative food manufacturing business is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to enhance equipment and processes. This role involves hands-on engineering from design to installation in a dynamic team environment, focusing on efficiency and innovation. Ideal candidates are recent graduates eager to apply their skills to real projects and drive change in the industry.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Strong interest in machinery design, automation, and manufacturing processes.
• Hands-on mindset; enjoys problem-solving and tinkering with equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, maintenance, and improvement of bespoke food production equipment.
• Get involved with equipment trials, testing, and commissioning on-site.
• Work closely with R&D, production, and operations teams to optimize performance.

Skills

Machinery Design

Automation

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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Co-Founder @ Nter Talent | Recruitment with a Personal Touch! Where Real People, Real Connections, and Real Careers Matter.

Mechanical Engineer

Hertfordshire

Want to see your designs come to life and get hands-on from CAD to install, commissioning, and continuous improvement?

Have you recently finished your Engineering degree and itching to get hands-on with real projects with an innovative start-up business?

We’re looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join a dynamic food manufacturing business that’s shaking up the industry with clever machinery, smarter processes, and ambitious growth plans.

This is your chance to be right at the heart of it.

What’s in It for You?

Forget sitting on the sidelines, you’ll be involved from day one. Working alongside an experienced and ambitious team, you’ll help design, build, and improve bespoke production machinery, supporting the move toward smarter, faster, and safer food manufacturing.

A Bit About the Role

• Support the design, development, maintenance and improvement of bespoke food production equipment.
• Get involved with equipment trials, testing, and commissioning on site.
• Work closely with the R&D, production, and operations teams to optimise performance and solve real-world engineering challenges.
• Learn from experienced people across the business while building your skills in automation, process control, and machinery design.
• Help deliver projects that improve efficiency, reduce waste, and drive innovation on the factory floor.

What We’re Looking For

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Strong interest in machinery design, automation, and manufacturing processes.
• Hands-on mindset. You enjoy problem-solving, tinkering with equipment, and figuring out how things work.
• A team player with a positive attitude and a hunger to learn.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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