Mechanical engineer

Manpower UK Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower UK Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Military to join an engineering organisation in the UK, focusing on practical problem-solving, continuous improvement, and high-quality delivery. You will maintain military and commercial MHE and Plant fleets, supporting from concept through commissioning and ongoing optimisation.

The role emphasises fault-finding, design, development, and collaboration with cross-functional teams, ensuring designs are manufacturable and compliant.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Apprenticeship (C&G or NVQ Technical Certificate and Functional Skills) in a related engineering function i.e.Vehicle Systems Maintenance/Vehicle Electrics/Electronics/Vehicle Diagnostics/Automotive Engineering/Hydraulics/Power Train.
• Significant experience working in a related engineering function, Car Mechanic, HGV Fitter, Plant Fitter or a formal apprenticeship qualification.
• Please note: Successful candidates who achieve Sponsored Reservist Status (trained as a special member of the UK Ministry of Defence's Army Reserve) will have the opportunity to secure a permanent contract.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve mechanical systems and components to meet performance, safety, and quality requirements.
• Produce engineering documentation including calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Support the full project lifecycle, from initial concept and feasibility through to installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Carry out fault-finding and root-cause analysis on mechanical systems, recommending effective corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs are manufacturable, maintainable, and compliant.
• Review and interpret technical data, standards, and customer requirements to inform design decisions.
• Maintain accurate records of engineering work and ensure documentation is kept up to date.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including process optimisation and lessons learned.

Skills

Engineering experience

Problem solving

Education

Level 3 Apprenticeship in Vehicle Systems Maintenance

Job description

Mechanical Engineer - Military

Join a forward-thinking engineering organisation based in the UK, where practical problem-solving, continuous improvement, and high-quality delivery are at the heart of everything we do. We invest in our people, support professional development, and encourage engineers to take ownership of projects from concept through to commissioning and ongoing optimisation. If you're looking for a role that combines technical challenge with a supportive team environment, you'll feel at home here.

You will be maintaining a fleet of military and commercial MHE and Plant vehicles and other associated ancillaries, both within their engineering capabilities.

Maximise the operational availability of military and commercial MHE, Plant vehicles and other associated ancillaries by investigating, understanding, and eliminating failed/fault operation of those products.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve mechanical systems and components to meet performance, safety, and quality requirements.
• Produce engineering documentation including calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Support the full project lifecycle, from initial concept and feasibility through to installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Carry out fault-finding and root-cause analysis on mechanical systems, recommending effective corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs are manufacturable, maintainable, and compliant.
• Review and interpret technical data, standards, and customer requirements to inform design decisions.
• Maintain accurate records of engineering work and ensure documentation is kept up to date.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including process optimisation and lessons learned.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Level 3 Apprenticeship (C&G or NVQ Technical Certificate and Functional Skills) in a related engineering function i.e.Vehicle Systems Maintenance/Vehicle Electrics/Electronics/Vehicle Diagnostics/Automotive Engineering/Hydraulics/Power Train
• Significant experience working in a related engineering function, Car Mechanic, HGV Fitter, Plant Fitter or a formal apprenticeship qualificationPlease note: Successful candidates who achieve Sponsored Reservist Status (trained as a special member of the UK Ministry of Defence's Army Reserve) will have the opportunity to secure a permanent contract.