Mechanical Handling Engineer

Certain Advantage; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in engineering is seeking a Mechanical Handling Engineer in Plymouth. You will support mechanical designs and maintenance for projects in regulated industries, ensuring safe operation of lifting equipment. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and relevant experience in sectors like nuclear or oil & gas. This role offers a salary of £60,000 per year along with benefits, and allows 3 days of work from home.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s or CEng preferred).
• 3+ years’ experience in a regulated industry.
• Knowledge of cranes, lifting systems, and mechanical building services.

Responsibilities

• Support the Mechanical Engineering Lead with design and maintenance.
• Deliver mechanical designs and upgrades across project lifecycle.
• Maintain technical documentation and compliance records.

Skills

Mechanical design

Knowledge of cranes

Excellent communication

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Handling Engineer

Plymouth – 3 days WFH

60.000 per year + benefits

Virtual interview

Mon–Fri

Certain Advantage is partnering with a key client to recruit a Mechanical Handling Engineer. You’ll support mechanical handling and building services projects across nuclear and non‑nuclear facilities, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operation of cranes, lifting equipment, and maintenance assets.

What will you be doing?

Support the Mechanical Engineering Lead with design, maintenance, and modification of mechanical handling systems.

Scope and deliver mechanical designs and upgrades across the full project lifecycle.

Maintain technical documentation, drawings, and compliance records.

Collaborate across disciplines during installation, commissioning, and testing phases.

Provide technical input to risk assessments and progress reports.

A couple of things you should know :

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s or CEng preferred).
• 3+ years’ experience in a regulated industry (nuclear, defence, maritime, infrastructure, or oil & gas).
• Knowledge of cranes, lifting systems, and mechanical building services.
• Skilled in mechanical design, FEA, and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.

During an interview, you may be asked about :

• Your experience of cranes / lifting equipment and crane operations, especially safety critical and safety related systems.
• Your knowledge of electrical / mechanical / hydraulic systems as typical to cranes and hauling equipment.
• Knowledge of mechanical building services, including HVAC, compressed air, water systems and thermal / fluid systems.

Sounds like you? Apply now or WhatsApp / ring Lukas – (phone number removed) / (phone number removed)

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