Mechanical Engineer

Unify; Maidstone; Presencial; GBP 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Income protection

Generous annual leave entitlement plus

On-site parking

Employee referral scheme

Ongoing training and career developed

Descripción de la vacante

Unify, a growing engineering business in Maidstone, seeks a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to support manufacture, assembly, testing and maintenance of specialist equipment for utilities, infrastructure and industrial sectors.

This role offers a mix of workshop and site-based work, from build through to testing and installation, and requires a practical engineering background with experience in pumps, pipework or mechanical assemblies.

Formación

• Background in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Fitting or related discipline.
• Experience with pumps, pipework, valves or mechanical assemblies.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong hands-on workshop and mechanical fitting skills.
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving ability.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsabilidades

• Assemble and install mechanical equipment from drawings and specifications.
• Build, modify and refurbish mechanical systems and packaged equipment.
• Carry out fitting, alignment and inspection of mechanical components.
• Support workshop testing, commissioning and quality inspections.
• Assist with fault finding and resolution of mechanical issues.
• Work closely with engineers and production teams to deliver projects on schedule.
• Inspect incoming components and equipment for quality and compliance.
• Support the integration of third-party supplied equipment into larger systems.
• Complete build records, inspection reports and test documentation.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and housekeeping.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and engineering efficiencies.
• Attend customer sites to support installation, commissioning and maintenance activities when required.

Conocimientos

Hands-on engineering

Reading drawings

Fault finding

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Driving licence

Educación

HNC/HND/NVQ or Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

CSCS Card

EUSR Water Hygiene

SHEA Water

Confined Space

Forklift/ lifting qualifications

Descripción del empleo

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

The Opportunity

A growing engineering business is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to support the manufacture, assembly, testing, and maintenance of specialist mechanical equipment supplied into the utilities, infrastructure, and industrial sectors.

This role offers a mix of workshop and site-based work, providing exposure to bespoke engineering projects from build through to testing and installation. The successful candidate will have a practical engineering background and experience working with pumps, pipework, mechanical assemblies, or process equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble and install mechanical equipment from engineering drawings and specifications.
• Build, modify and refurbish mechanical systems and packaged equipment.
• Carry out fitting, alignment and inspection of mechanical components.
• Support workshop testing, commissioning and quality inspections.
• Assist with fault finding and resolution of mechanical issues.
• Work closely with engineers and production teams to deliver projects on schedule.
• Inspect incoming components and equipment for quality and compliance.
• Support the integration of third-party supplied equipment into larger systems.
• Complete build records, inspection reports and test documentation.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and housekeeping.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and engineering efficiencies.
• Attend customer sites to support installation, commissioning and maintenance activities when required.

Requirements

Essential

• Background in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Fitting or a related discipline.
• Experience working with pumps, pipework, valves, mechanical assemblies or similar equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong hands-on workshop and mechanical fitting skills.
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving ability.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• CSCS Card, EUSR Water Hygiene or SHEA Water.
• Confined Space certification.
• Forklift, telehandler or lifting operations qualifications.
• Experience supporting FATs, commissioning or system testing.
• HNC, HND, NVQ or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related subject.
• Previous experience within the utilities, infrastructure, water, industrial or manufacturing sectors.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Private healthcare.
• Pension scheme.
• Income protection.
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
• On-site parking.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities