Mechanical Engineer (High Vacuum Systems)

Rise Technical; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Mechanical Engineer (Vacuum Systems) to service and maintain vacuum systems and other instrumentation in a workshop environment. The role includes up to 6 visits to customer sites per year. Comprehensive knowledge of vacuum systems, gas systems, compressors, and instrumentation is essential, alongside a hands-on technical background and a valid UK driver's licence. Attractive benefits include a salary of £40,000 to £55,000 and further qualifications.

Benefits

25 days holiday

NEST Pension

Paid sick days

No call-out duty

Opportunity for further qualifications

Specialist training

Qualifications

• Hands-on technical background in mechanical engineering.
• Experience with vacuum systems, gas systems, and instrumentation is vital.
• Must possess a full UK driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain vacuum systems and other instrumentation.
• Perform workshop-based duties on specialised products.
• Conduct up to 6 visits to customer sites per year, each lasting one week.

Skills

Hands-on technical background

Knowledge of vacuum systems

Knowledge of gas systems

Knowledge of compressors

Knowledge of instrumentation

Full UK driver’s licence

Job description

Mechanical Engineer (Vacuum Systems)

£40,000 – £55,000 + Technical Progress, further qualifications, specialist training, 25 days holiday, NEST Pension, no call‑out, paid sick days.

Commutable from Bristol, Yate, Thornbury, Stroud, Dursley, Portishead and surrounding areas.

Overview

We are a small, growing company specialising in the design, build and service of highly specialised products for industrial, pharmaceutical and nuclear sectors. We are looking for a dedicated, motivated engineer with knowledge of vacuum systems, gas systems, compressors and instrumentation to join our team and deliver service, maintenance and build work on sophisticated products. You will work predominantly in a workshop, with occasional visits to customer sites (approx. 6 visits per year, each lasting one week).

Key Responsibilities

• Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 16:30 (15:00 finish on Friday)
• Service and maintenance of vacuum systems and other instrumentation
• Workshop based duties
• Visits to customer sites – 6 per year, lasting one week each

The Person

• Hands‑on technical background
• Knowledge of vacuum systems, gas systems, compressors, instrumentation or similar
• Full UK driver’s licence

This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.