Mechanical Workshop Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Hastings; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Birthday off

Pension matched 10%

Private Medical Insurance

Discretionary bonus

Training & CPD

Career progression

Long-term employment

Job summary

Pioneer Selection Ltd in Hastings, East Sussex, is seeking a Workshop Mechanical Engineer to maintain and repair production equipment on a busy manufacturing site. The role involves working from technical drawings, reading tolerances and contributing to continuous improvement.

Salary £43,700 per annum, with 25 days holiday, pension matched up to 10%, private medical insurance, discretionary bonus and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Mechanical or workshop engineering experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read, interpret and work accurately from technical drawings.
• Experience producing or repairing components to tight tolerances and specifications.
• Experience within a UK manufacturing environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical workshop activities, repairs and maintenance to support manufacturing operations.
• Produce components from technical drawings to required tolerances.
• Work to tight deadlines while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with a small engineering team on projects and improvements.

Skills

Mechanical engineering experience

Read technical drawings

Tight tolerances work

CNC machining experience

Injection moulding/extrusion equipment

UK workshop environment

Tools

CNC machinery

Injection moulding equipment

Toolroom environment

Job description

Workshop Mechanical Engineer

Job Title - Workshop Mechanical Engineer

Location - Hastings, East Sussex

Salary - £43,700 per annum

Shift - 6am–2pm, 8am–4pm or 2pm–10pm

Hours - 40 hours per week

Job Role of the Workshop Mechanical Engineer

A fantastic opportunity which is not to be missed by a strong Workshop Mechanical Engineer has come to the forefront. This is a great opportunity for any engineer looking to work within an established manufacturing environment and develop their career both technically and professionally.

The site operates a range of manufacturing processes, including PVC injection moulding and extrusion, alongside associated production machinery, compressed air systems and cooling water systems.

You will be responsible for carrying out mechanical workshop activities, repairs, maintenance and the production of components to support the manufacturing operation. You will be working from technical drawings and specifications, ensuring all work is completed accurately and to the required tolerances.

This is a hands-on role working as part of a small engineering team, where you will be expected to work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy and safety.

Sector – Manufacturing

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Workshop Mechanical Engineer

• Mechanical engineering or workshop engineering experience within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read, interpret and work accurately from technical drawings.
• Experience producing or repairing components to tight tolerances and specifications.

Desirable Requirements for the Workshop Mechanical Engineer

• Experience with CNC machining.
• Experience working with injection moulding or extrusion machinery.
• Experience within a toolroom or engineering workshop environment.
• Knowledge of 5S.
• Experience working as a Mechanical Engineer in the UK.

The Workshop Mechanical Engineer will benefit from:

• Working for an established and successful manufacturing business.
• £43,700 salary.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Your birthday off.
• Pension contribution matched up to 10%.
• BUPA Private Medical Insurance.
• Discretionary company bonus.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Opportunities for future progression and involvement in projects.
• CPD and professional development opportunities.
• Stable, long-term employment.