Senior Mechanical Design Engiener (Fire)

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fire services is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Manchester team on a permanent basis. The ideal candidate will possess strong qualifications in mechanical engineering, relevant experience, and excellent communication skills. This role encompasses both technical responsibilities and team mentorship, providing an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Hands-on, practical engineer.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on servicing, installation, and maintenance of fire systems.
• Mechanical fault-finding and repairs.
• Mentoring other team members.

Skills

3D CAD Design

Mechanical Fault-Finding

Communication

Customer Service

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Job description

Job Description

JOB – Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

LOCATION – Manchester

TERM – Permanent

SALARY - £45,000 - £65,000 per annum, dependent on experience

My client designs and delivers fire services to commercial and domestic clients. They are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Manchester on a permanent basis.

The Fire & Security Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• NVQ / HNC / HND / BTEC / Degree qualified or similar ideally in Mechanical Engineering
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role would be
• 3D CAD Design Experience in the fire industry
• Mechanical / electrical Installation experience would be beneficial
• Be a hands-on, practical engineer
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Be a team player with a positive attitude
• Be a mentor to junior/graduate engineers
• Have a full UK driving licence

The Fire & Security Engineer role will involve:

• Hands-on servicing, installation and maintenance of fire and security systems
• Mechanical fault-finding and repairs
• Providing support and mentoring other members of the team
• Working within a small team to deliver a quality service to customers
• Travelling to and from customer sites for around 2 hours a day
• Occasional further travel in the UK e.g. to Scotland or Wales

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation.