Mechanical Service Engineer

Gold Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Service Engineer to work across the UK and Ireland. This exciting role involves servicing and mounting mechanical components in demanding industrial environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical education, experience in heavy industrial settings, and a proactive approach to maintenance. With competitive benefits including a generous pension scheme and opportunities for professional development, this position offers a chance to grow within a leading provider of technology and services in the animal feed and biofuel sectors.

Benefits

Up to 8% employer pension

25 days annual leave

Optional health cover

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount & voucher scheme

Company car

Qualifications

• Mechanical education with experience servicing mechanical components.
• Confined space training and welding/fabrication experience are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support UK and European customers as part of a Service Engineering team.
• Engage in professional and personal development within a growing company.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Experience with Mechanical Drive Components

Knowledge of Electronics

Understanding of Feed Milling Processes

Experience in Heavy Industrial Environments

Confined Space Training

Education

NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Service Engineer - Animal Feed & Biofuel Production Sites

Location & Benefits

• Location: North of England between York & Lincoln, within an hour of Hull/Lincolnshire.
• Salary: £40,000 plus overtime, dependent on experience. Overtime and weekends available.
• Benefits: Up to 8% employer pension, 25 days annual leave, optional health cover, cycle to work scheme, employee discount & voucher scheme, company car.

Company Overview

The company is a leading global provider of technology and services for the animal feed, aqua feed, pet food, and biofuel industries. We offer equipment for high-quality feed and biomass production, integrated with advanced automation solutions for full process traceability. With decades of experience, we design, build, and service feed and biomass plants worldwide.

Job Description

Based in North of England, working remotely across the UK and Ireland, reporting to the Hull team. The role involves working at customer sites mainly in the UK, with international travel if required.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Mechanical education with experience servicing and mounting mechanical drive components, gearboxes, and bearings of large industrial equipment.
• NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Knowledge of electronics and hydraulics is advantageous.
• Understanding of feed milling processes is a plus.
• Experience working in demanding heavy industrial environments.
• Physically fit, able to lift at least 25kg.
• Experience with lifting/slinging and installing components up to 5 tonnes.
• Confined space training and welding/fabrication experience are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support our UK and European customers as part of a well-established Service Engineering team.
• Engage in professional and personal development within a growing company.
• Collaborate with qualified colleagues across departments and countries.

Additional Experience

• Experience in feed mill, biofuel, or waste processing industries preferred.
• Proactive maintenance planning and execution.
• Practical mechanical skills and experience with lifting and slinging tasks.

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