Mechanical Engineer

Resource Recruitment; Wyke Regis; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Engineer near Wyke Regis, Dorset. This permanent position offers a salary between £30,000 and £40,000, depending on experience. Candidates should have experience with mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic equipment and a valid driving licence. Benefits include holiday, pension scheme, and career development training.

Benefits

22 days of holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Regular salary reviews

Career development & training

Company van

Qualifications

• Experience with hydraulic or pneumatic equipment is beneficial.
• Formal qualifications in engineering are advantageous but not essential.
• Driving licence is essential for the job.

Responsibilities

• Undertake repairs, servicing, or breakdowns on-site or in the workshop.
• Work with a range of industrial equipment including plant and lifting equipment.
• Diagnose and fix equipment problems using mechanical knowledge.

Skills

Experience of working with mechanical equipment

Strong problem-solving abilities

Driving licence

Education

Formal qualifications (City & Guilds / NVQ or HNC / HND)

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Engineer – Near Wyke Regis, Dorset. Permanent role with salary £30,000 - £40,000 depending on level of experience. 42.5 hours per week, 8am – 5pm, Monday to Friday. Overtime paid at premium rates (x1.5 and x2). Benefits include 22 days holiday + Bank Holidays, pension scheme, regular salary reviews, career development & training, and a company van.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a varied workload including repairs, servicing or breakdowns both in the workshop or onsite at customers' premises.
• Work on a range of industrial equipment including, but not limited to, roller doors, lifting equipment, plant equipment and industrial machines.
• Be the first port of call for many companies due to broad skills and experience to fix a variety of equipment.
• Apply mechanical, hydraulic or pneumatic knowledge to diagnose and fix equipment problems; provide solutions where needed.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience of working with either mechanical, hydraulic or pneumatic equipment.
• Formal qualifications (e.g., City & Guilds / NVQ or HNC / HND in a relevant engineering course) would be advantageous but not essential.
• Driving licence is essential.
• Strong problem-solving abilities to find/derive solutions to fix equipment problems.

Location & Hours

Job location: Near Wyke Regis, Dorset. Hours: 42.5 hours per week, 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday with flexibility required due to the nature of the business.

Application Process

For more information on this position, the company, or to apply for this role, please contact our recruitment team or send your CV. We aim to respond to qualified applicants within 24 hours; due to high application volume, not every applicant may receive a personal reply. If you do not hear within 3 days, please assume your application was not successful at this stage. As new positions arise, we may contact you about other suitable roles.

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Keywords

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