Mechanical engineer

Manpower Group (UK); United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup UK is seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Military to join a forward-thinking team in the UK. You will maintain military and commercial MHE and Plant vehicles, aiming to maximise availability and reduce faults through analysis and improvement.

The role involves designing, documenting, supporting full project lifecycles, and collaborating across teams to ensure manufacturability and compliance. A permanent contract may be offered for sponsored reservists.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Apprenticeship (C&G or NVQ Technical Certificate) in a related engineering function such as Vehicle Systems Maintenance or automotive engineering.
• Significant experience in a related engineering function (Car Mechanic, HGV Fitter, Plant Fitter) or a formal apprenticeship qualification.

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 concept through commissioning and optimisation.
• Carry out fault-finding and root-cause analysis on mechanical systems, recommending 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 up to date.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including process optimisation and lessons learned.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Root-cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Level 3 Apprenticeship in Vehicle Systems Maintenance

Experience as Car Mechanic / HGV Fitter

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 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.

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