Mechanical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing start-up in Hitchin seeks a Mechanical Engineer passionate about design, automation, and manufacturing processes. You will engage from day one, developing bespoke equipment and driving innovation in food production. This role offers hands-on experience, collaboration with experienced teams, and the opportunity to solve real-world engineering challenges.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong interest in machinery and automation.
• Hands-on mindset with problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support design, development, maintenance of food production equipment.
• Involved with equipment trials, testing, commissioning on site.
• Collaborate with R&D, production, operations to optimize performance.

Skills

Machinery design

Automation

Manufacturing processes

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Mechanical Engineer

£40,000 - £43,000 + Package

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.