Mechanical Installation Engineer

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

Job summary

A recruitment firm specializing in engineering is seeking a Mechanical Installation Engineer to join their team. The role is travel-intensive, focusing on the installation of multi-million-pound automated systems across the UK. Successful candidates will possess relevant mechanical experience and a client-facing attitude. Benefits include a competitive salary, travel allowances, and substantial holidays.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Early finish on Fridays

Company pension

All workday expenses covered

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a mechanical role such as fabrication or mechanical fitting.
• Experience installing conveyor systems in various environments.
• Possessing a full driving license is mandatory.
• Eligibility to work in the UK is essential.

Responsibilities

• Attend client sites to measure and layout systems.
• Securely install and build automated systems.
• Commission systems and ensure PM sign off.

Skills

Mechanical fabrication experience

Conveyor systems installation

Client-facing skills

Self-motivated

Education

Level 3 Engineering qualification

Tools

Laser measurement tools

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 managing 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 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

How to Apply:

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

Please send your CV to Kristi Hopwood 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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