Mechanical Engineer – Rotating & Vibratory Machinery

Pertemps North Midlands; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or car allowance

Fully funded hotel accommodation and 1

Pension scheme

Permanent opportunity

Technical specialist position

Job summary

Pertemps North Midlands is assisting an established engineering business in Swadlincote to recruit an experienced Mechanical Engineer. The role combines technical engineering with hands-on problem solving and client-facing responsibilities across the company workshop and UK customer sites.

The successful candidate will diagnose faults on industrial rotating and vibratory machinery, lead inspections and repair programmes, and provide practical engineering recommendations while communicating

Qualifications

• BEng/BSc in Mechanical Engineering or HND, or closely aligned discipline.
• Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status with a recognised body would be advantageous.
• CCNSG Safety Passport or equivalent industrial site safety certification.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise machinery inspections, servicing and repair programmes, both in the workshop and at customer sites.
• Inspect and diagnose faults across industrial rotating and vibratory machinery, including screeners, feeders, separators and vibratory conveyors.
• Carry out root cause analysis and identify practical engineering solutions.
• Support the design and modification of machinery and equipment.
• Manage machinery service and repair programmes, including planned and targeted repair schedules.
• Supervise onsite inspections, commissioning programmes, condition monitoring and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Produce detailed technical reports, clearly communicating findings and engineering recommendations.
• Work closely with hands-on Mechanical Fitters and Engineering Technicians to ensure repair and servicing work is delivered effectively.
• Act as a professional, knowledgeable representative of the business when dealing directly with customers.

Job description

Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer looking for a role where you can combine technical expertise, hands-on engineering and client-facing responsibility?We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering business for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join their specialist team in Swadlincote.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with strong experience across industrial rotating and vibratory machinery who enjoys getting hands-on with complex equipment, diagnosing faults and taking ownership of engineering projects from initial inspection through to repair, servicing and technical recommendations.

You'll work across both the company's workshop and customer sites throughout the UK, acting as a key technical point of contact between customers, Mechanical Fitters and Engineering Technicians.

The Role

• Leading and supervising machinery inspections, servicing and repair programmes, both within the workshop and at customer sites.
• Inspecting and diagnosing faults across industrial rotating and vibratory machinery, including screeners, feeders, separators and vibratory conveyors.
• Carrying out root cause analysis and identifying practical, effective engineering solutions.
• Supporting the design and modification of machinery and equipment.
• Managing machinery service and repair programmes, including planned and targeted repair schedules.
• Supervising onsite inspections, commissioning programmes, condition monitoring and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Supporting the diagnosis of basic electrical faults where required.
• Producing detailed technical engineering reports, clearly communicating findings, structural conclusions and engineering recommendations.
• Working closely with hands-on Mechanical Fitters and Engineering Technicians to ensure repair and servicing work is delivered effectively.
• Acting as a professional, knowledgeable representative of the business when dealing directly with customers.

What We're Looking For

• A minimum of 5 years' experience within a relevant industrial engineering environment.
• Strong experience servicing and repairing industrial rotating equipment and vibratory machinery.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and repair techniques including machining, welding, fabrication and fastening.
• Experience with machinery design principles and analysis.
• Strong fault-finding, diagnostic and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience managing or supervising engineering inspections, servicing and repair programmes.
• Experience producing professional technical reports and engineering recommendations.
• The confidence to communicate technical information clearly to customers and internal engineering teams.

Current or recent experience within an engineering service environment involving both workshop and onsite customer work is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• A BEng/BSc Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering, or a closely aligned discipline.
• Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status with a professionally recognised body would be highly advantageous.
• A valid CCNSG Safety Passport, or equivalent industrial site safety certification.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.

Flexibility & Travel

Due to the nature of the role, you must be comfortable travelling to customer sites throughout the UK. There will be occasional overnight stays and, where required to meet customer operational needs, some out-of-hours or weekend work.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent opportunity with an established specialist engineering business.
• Company vehicle or generous car allowance for business travel.
• Fully funded hotel accommodation and subsistence for UK travel.
• Pension scheme.
• A varied position combining technical engineering, hands-on problem solving, design, diagnostics and customer interaction.
• The opportunity to become a key technical specialist within the business