Mechanical Installation Engineer

ATA Recruitment; East Midlands; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in engineering roles is seeking a Mechanical Installation Engineer to work across the UK, installing automated systems. The position offers a competitive salary of £40k - £45k plus OTE of £65k - £75k including paid overtime and travel allowance. A Level 3 Engineering qualification and previous experience in mechanical roles are preferred. The candidate will also benefit from a home-based role when not travelling, 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Paid overtime

All expenses paid during workday

Early finish Friday

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

5% company pension

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical roles like Fabrication, Field Service, or Mechanical Fitting.
• Full driving licence is required.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Attend client sites to measure and layout systems.
• Install and build automated systems securely.
• Commission and sign off projects before next installation.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Installation of conveyor systems

Client facing role

Self-motivated

Education

Level 3 Engineering qualification

Job description

Mechanical Installation Engineer

Nottingham – Working from home when not travelling across UK

Salary: c£45,000 (OTE c£75k incl Paid Overtime/travel time) + Half Day Friday + DIS + 25 Days Holiday + Stats + Fleet van + All expenses paid for during workday (food/hotel/fuel)

The company

Our client is a leading provider of mechanical engineering services in the area, supplying, designing and installing bespoke materials handling equipment and special purpose machinery.

Well established in the area, they have built a strong reputation for delivering quality service to their clients nationwide in the FMCG and Logistics industries.

Their team designs and assembles a variety of products, including conveyor systems, robots, structural steel work, crane systems, and more before installation & commissioning on client sites. They pride themselves in providing a high standard of craftsmanship and innovation, working with multi‑billion‑pound businesses across the UK.

As a business they are experiencing growth and a consistent large volume of incoming projects with a full order book many years into the future. These vacancies are urgently required to provide installation support to a VIP customer on their innumerable sites across the UK. The successful Installation Engineers will help manage this account to allow for a closer business‑to‑business relationship and control over the projects.

The role

As a Mechanical Installation Engineer, you will form an integral part of the project team with a huge level of responsibility installing £multi‑million automated systems including conveyors, robots and sortation machinery on some of the most forward‑thinking automated sites in the UK.

Day to day responsibilities will include;

• Initially attending client site to find measurements and layout the full system in chalk using laser measurements for dimensions.
• Bringing in the automated systems – secure, install and build unit.
• Commissioning – practical run through and snagging.
• PM sign off before moving to next installation.

These installations could consist of entire new units in brand new facilities or an updated segment of a system during a facility upgrade which would be integrated into an existing automated line.

What we’re looking for in a candidate

• Previous experience working in a mechanical role – Fabrication/Field Service/Mechanical Fitting.
• Experience installing conveyor systems in any environment.
• A mechanically biased engineer looking for a very travel heavy role.
• A Level 3 Engineering qualification would be highly advantageous.
• Full driving licence.
• Desire to be in a client facing role.
• Highly self‑motivated.
• Full eligibility to work in the UK.

The Benefits

• Competitive salary package - £40k - £45k depending on experience.
• Realistic OTE £65 – 75k including paid overtime/travel allowance.
• Home based when not travelling.
• All expenses during workday paid for including meals/travel/hotels.
• Early finish Friday.
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays.
• Generous DIS.
• 5% company pension.

If you are a motivated and experienced Mechanical Installation Engineer looking to join a growing company, we want to hear from you!

How to Apply

Please send your CV to Matt Taylor at [e-mail].

ATA Recruitment specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis – for more opportunities like this one, visit our website.

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