Mobile Mechanical Assembly Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Mobile Steel Assembly Engineer to join their team for UK-wide projects, specializing in installing pallet racking and mezzanine floors. This full-time role offers competitive pay, overtime, a company van, and extensive training opportunities. Candidates should possess strong mechanical assembly skills and a valid UK driving license.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Company van provided for travel

Canteen facilities

Free on-site parking

Company pension scheme

Quarterly team breakfast

Qualifications

• Previous experience in installation, fitting, or mechanical assembly.
• Full UK driving license and scissor lift license required.
• Physically fit and able to work at heights.

Responsibilities

• Install industrial pallet racking and mezzanine floors on-site.
• Use scissor lifts safely and work to health & safety protocols.
• Collaborate with the team to complete installations on time.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Installation

Maintenance

Construction

Communication skills

Tools

Hand tools

Scissor lifts

Job description

Job Description

Mobile Steel Assembly Engineer - UK-wide

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (DOE) + Overtime + Benefits

Hours: 45 hours/week, Monday-Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm (weekend & out-of-area work occasionally required)

Location: Exeter - UK-wide travel required (company van provided)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you an experienced Mechanical Assembly Engineer, installer, fitter, or assembly technician looking for your next challenge? We are seeking a motivated and dependable Industrial Pallet Racking & Mezzanine Floor Installer to join a dynamic and friendly installation team based in Exeter.

You will be working on commercial projects across the UK, installing storage solutions including pallet racking systems and mezzanine floors in various industrial and warehousing environments.

This is a hands-on, physical role, ideally suited for someone with experience in mechanical assembly, warehouse installations, or construction site work. Full training, career progression opportunities, and a company van will be provided. Previous experience in a similar role or industry is highly desirable.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Installation and maintenance of industrial pallet racking and mezzanine floors on-site.
2. Use of scissor lifts in a safe manner.
3. Work to specifications, ensuring high standards of quality and safety.
4. Assist the Team Leader to complete installations and maintenance on time and to client satisfaction.
5. Follow all health & safety protocols and maintain a safe work area.
6. Work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.

Skills & Requirements

• Previous experience in installation, fitting, mechanical assembly, maintenance, or construction.
• Strong practical skills and proficiency with hand tools such as band saws and drills.
• Ability to read design drawings for cutting steel racking material to client specifications.
• Full UK driving license is essential; towing license is desirable.
• Physically demanding; able to lift and handle equipment safely.
• Comfortable working at heights.
• Flexible and willing to travel across the UK, including occasional overnight stays and weekends.
• Scissor lift license is essential.
• FLT Counterbalance or Reach Truck license is desirable (training available).
• Good communication skills and a team-oriented attitude.

Training & Certification Offered

• IPAF
• SEIRS
• CSCS
• Forklift & Reach Truck Certification

Benefits

• Overtime paid at 1.5x during weekdays and Saturdays, 2x on Sundays.
• £50 per night bonus for overnight stays.
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays.
• Company van provided for travel.
• Canteen facilities (tea/coffee provided).
• Free on-site parking.
• Company pension scheme.
• Quarterly team breakfast.

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