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Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer (Lead / Principal grade)

Location: Preston (Hybrid Working)

Rate: 50 - 55ph Ltd

Salary: 60,000 - 70,000 + benefits

Overview:

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer (contract or permanent) to lead the design and delivery of complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This is a key technical leadership role within the team, providing strategic input across project lifecycles, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and driving engineering excellence across mechanical packages.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership in the design and delivery of mechanical infrastructure for clean and wastewater treatment works, ensuring alignment with programme, cost, and quality objectives.
• Lead the development of detailed mechanical designs, including drawings, specifications, and calculations, ensuring technical excellence and compliance with client and industry standards.
• Oversee and direct site assessments, feasibility studies, and design reviews; provide expert input during construction to resolve complex technical issues.
• Act as the mechanical discipline lead, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and external stakeholders to ensure robust, compliant, and sustainable solutions.
• Drive adherence to WIMES, DWI, and relevant British/European mechanical standards, ensuring best practice is embedded across all design activities.
• Take ownership of mechanical work packages on major schemes, ensuring consistency in delivery and acting as a technical authority.
• Mentor, support, and develop junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a high-performing and knowledgeable mechanical engineering team.
• Support business development and bid activities through technical leadership, scope definition, and resource planning.

Requirements:

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in the design and delivery of mechanical systems for UK water infrastructure projects, ideally within AMP frameworks.
• Deep understanding of relevant industry standards (WIMES, DWI) and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Chartered Engineer status with IMechE or equivalent (or demonstrable equivalent experience and capability).

Reach out to Charlie Knight @ Advance TRS to find out more about this exciting opportunity and take the next step in your career.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Rishton, UK

Monday to Friday | Shifts: 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm

Up to £45,000 per annum

Role Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a dedicated maintenance team of 8 engineers (5 Electrical, 3 Mechanical) at a large UK manufacturing site. This role is 100% mechanically focused, supporting two key areas of the business: industrial component manufacturing and pharmaceutical production .

The position is hands-on and varied, covering a wide range of machinery. You'll be responsible for reactive maintenance (80%) , planned preventative maintenance (PPM) (20%) , and project-based engineering work to improve equipment reliability and performance.

Key Responsibilities For The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

• Carry out mechanical maintenance , repairs, and installations across both industrial and pharmaceutical production areas.
• Complete weekly PPM tasks , working towards improving the site's preventative maintenance schedule.
• Use the CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System) to manage and document tasks.
• Support ongoing projects to upgrade or optimise production equipment.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns to minimise downtime and maintain productivity.

Machinery The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Be Working On

• Power Presses  - Mix of modern and legacy equipment (some 40-50 years old)
• Cleaning Plants
• Conveyors
• Assembly Machines
• Packing Machinery

Key Skills and Experience For The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

• Strong mechanical maintenance background in a manufacturing or engineering environment.

Experience with:

• Motor replacements
• Pneumatics and leak detection
• Belts, chains, sprockets
• Bearings, gearboxes

Able to work across both heavy industrial and clean, modern production areas.

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £5,000  per annum
• Varied and hands-on role with exposure to a wide range of machinery
• Opportunity to work in both legacy and modern production environments
• Involvement in project work and continuous improvement initiatives
• Supportive team environment with long-term stability

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details contact Sam Turner at Pioneer Selection

As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.

You will receive £ 0 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply please see our website for further details.

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Cadishead, Greater Manchester
Permanent

Are you a hands-on Maintenance Engineer who enjoys variety in your day and solving practical problems? I'm working with a well-established company in Cadishead who are looking to bring an experienced Site Maintenance Engineer into their team.

This is a key role within the site – not just about keeping things ticking over, but also getting stuck into improvement projects and helping to install new kit and technology to make things run better.

• Carrying out routine maintenance on plant equipment and machinery

• Responding to breakdowns, diagnosing faults, and getting things back up and running quickly

• Supporting the development of the maintenance schedule to keep everything on track

• Working closely with the engineering team

• Spotting opportunities for improvement and suggesting practical solutions

• Keeping accurate maintenance records

• Ensuring everything is done with safety in mind

• HNC/NVQ (or equivalent) in Engineering

• A strong background in both electrical and mechanical maintenance

• Confident working with heavy machinery

• A natural problem solver with a practical mindset

• Someone who works well on their own and as part of a team

• Good communication and record-keeping skills

• A solid understanding of Health & Safety best practice

If you’re looking for a role where no two days are the same and you enjoy being part of a close-knit team, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV – or get in touch if you’d like a bit more info first.

Mechanical Engineer
44,000 - 48,000 per annum OTE - Overtime at an increased rate + Profit share bonus
Monday - Friday, 38.5 hours
Liverpool, Bootle

Are you a maintenance engineer looking for a day's based, maintenance role providing you with the opportunity to develop your electrical skillset?

Would you like to work for a first-class manufacturing company, offering an excellent basic salary, overtime at an increased rate and a profit share bonus that will significantly increase your annual salary?

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a growing business, take full ownership of their day-to-day work, and have full autonomy of their role and schedule.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market leader in Bootle, where you will become the go to engineer on site for all maintenance related issues. You will be responsible for planned, preventative and reactive maintenance.

This is rare opportunity, to join a company that prioritises employee training and development, by providing fully funded external training courses if required. Training is available on Electrical Engineering, PLCs, PAT Testing etc.

For further details, please click apply and contact - Emily Venn - REF 4332.

The Role:
*Multiskilled maintenance role, where you be responsible for electrical & mechanical repairs
*Planned, preventative and reactive maintenance
*Fully funded external training courses provided for electrical qualifications
*Excellent overtime and bonus opportunities

The Candidate:
*Mechanically biased maintenance engineer looking to develop their electrical skillset
*Motivated to become the go to engineer on site, where you will take on planning and supervisory responsibilities
*Lives a commutable distance from Bootle

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MECHANICAL ENGINEER - ROCHDALE AREA

• Are you an experienced heavy industry Mechanical Engineer, looking for a new role with a growing company, that puts its people first?

• Do you want to work in an environment where the managing team knows your name, and stops to speak to you?

• Do you want to work Monday to Friday without shifts?

If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Our client started out 40 years ago and have grown to be the European market leader in their field.

Reporting to the Service Team Manager, the successful applicant will be expected to maintain, service and repair of vacuum tanker and material handling equipment at their Heywood (Greater Manchester) depot and various customer sites across the UK.
This role will be based out of Heywood, near Manchester, but some travel across the UK to various customer sites is required.
Overtime and work away allowances are paid for all overnight stays.

Monday to Friday: 8am to 5pm

45k Basic plus overtime at 1.5 time
OPTIONAL - 1 week working away in every 5
4 nights all accommodation and travel covered paid at 70 for every night away

The successful candidate can expect a company culture that promotes work life balance, a commitment to continued learning and development, a fantastic benefits package which includes:
* Pension, 5% matched employer contribution,
* Free Private medical care scheme including dental and eye care.
* Yearly medicals, eye care vouchers and schemes for childcare vouchers too.
* 31 days holiday per year.
* Team building and company events with quarterly company events too.
* Company canteen with free tea, coffee and onsite washing and drying facilities for company clothing.
* Excellent road networks near the depot and onsite parking.
* Company clothing provided to include, all coats, jackets, shirts
* All health and safety clothing and training provided
* No shared service vehicles, you will be its only driver, all service vehicles air conditioned with fridge and food warming equipment.

Key Responsibilities:
* Working with an assortment of own designed and built vacuum tankers and material handling equipment. which is then mounted on trucks, trailers, and trains.
* You will be expected to manage own work in progress.
* Ensure all paperwork is completed accurately.
* Be an active team player.
* Sustain the company's prestigious reputation.
* Travel to sites around the UK.

Skills & Experience Required:
* NVQ Level 3 qualified in Plant, Vehicle Maintenance or similar or proven experience.
* Preferably served a full apprenticeship, but not essential.
* Experienced Plant Fitter, FLT Engineer, Vehicle Technician, HGV Technician, Crane or Hiab technician or similar industry will all be considered for this opportunity.
* Experience in Hydraulics, Pneumatics, 12 and 24volt electrics is advantageous.
* Experience of working in heavy or industrial engineering is preferred.
* Hold a full UK driving Licence.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you, please apply with an up to date CV and we will be in touch to discuss your application further.

Who are you applying to?

The Solution Automotive Recruitment have been placing candidates into the UK Motor Trade since 1999. We have a fantastic relationship with all our clients and candidates across the country, many very long standing relationships. If you are skilled and experienced Automotive candidate, we want to hear from you and rest assured, you'll be dealing with a person, not just a consultant!

Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we get, we can only respond to the candidates who match the criteria set for this vacancy. We will retain your CV on our database and make contact as and when suitable vacancies arise. We will NEVER send your CV anywhere without your permission

Mechanical Engineer

Manufacturing

Monday - Friday days shift pattern

Overview

This is a great opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer looking to work a days-only based role with a major manufacturing company in the area. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be joining an stable team with low turnover where you will play a key part in company growth. Main priorities for the Mechanical engineer will include ensuring the factory is running up to speed and production levels are maintained.

Responsibilities for the Mechanical Engineer

• Proactive maintenance and site PMs
• Reactive maintenance and responding to breakdowns quickly
• Working across mechanical faults and maintenance
• Working on Engineering projects (e.g. commissioning, installations, relocations)
• Identifying and implementing improvements covering both processes machine output
• Adhering to site Health & safety rules and legislation on site

Requirements for the Mechanical Engineer

• Time-served / recognised apprenticeship (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering subject
• Experience working in a mechanical or Multi skilled role.
• Ability to and experience of working to a fast pace, ideally confident in a manufacturing environment.

If you’re interested in this opportunity and your CV is ready then hit the apply button and expect to hear from me soon. Alternatively, if you’re CV isn’t ready or you just want a quick chat about the role then give me (Gianni) a call on our company number.

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Are you a Mechanical Engineer looking for the next step in your career?

Blueprint Recruitment have an amazing new opportunity for you! We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our client in a contract role. The successful candidate will work five days a week in the client's office in Manchester, dropping to a hybrid arrangement, with 2-3 days in the office after 2 months.

Our client is a multidisciplinary engineering and construction contractor with expertise across the rail industry.

Key Responsibilities:

-Develop and deliver mechanical designs and detailed engineering documentation in line with project requirements.

-Prepare and review technical drawings, specifications, and reports.

-Conduct on-site visits, inspections, and surveys to assess existing systems and support design validation.

-Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless project execution.

-Ensure compliance with industry standards, client specifications, and health and safety regulations.

-Provide technical input during project planning, risk assessments, and design reviews.

Key Requirements:

-Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

-Extensive experience within the water industry, specifically within hydraulic design, wastewater and clean water.

-Strong knowledge of electrical design and control systems.

-Chartered engineer.

-Experience in electrical and/or control engineering.

-Good IT skills.

Looking for a role where your expertise will shape critical infrastructure projects across the UK?

Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong background in the UK water sector?

Do you have a proven track record of delivering high-quality engineering designs and leading technical teams?

The Opportunity
A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing team. This is a chance to work on complex water infrastructure projects, contributing to the design and delivery of innovative solutions that meet stringent safety and quality standards.
We would also welcome applications from those with experience in building services, utilities, energy, environmental engineering, or infrastructure.

This role would suit candidates working as Mechanical Design Engineer, Senior Mechanical Engineer, Water Sector Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, M&E Design Engineer, Hydraulic Design Engineer, Wastewater Engineer, Clean Water Engineer, Project Engineer, or Technical Lead.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• Deliver mechanical design outputs that meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards
li>Produce detailed calculations and technical drawings for water sector projects
• Lead and mentor CAD technicians to ensure consistent design quality
• Define scopes of work and review deliverables from external M&E design partners
• Provide time estimates for design packages and support project planning
• Represent the design team in client meetings and technical presentations

You will have the following qualifications and experience

• Mechanical design experience within the UK water industry
• Degree, HND or equivalent experience from a technician background
• Proficient in relevant design software and general IT tools
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with a focus on technical excellence

Get in touch now
If you're seeking a new opportunity and think you have the skills and experience we are looking for, then apply now or contact Chris Hill .

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
 
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Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.

• Food/FMCG Industry
• Conveyors, Belts, Motors, Gearboxes etc
• Hydraulics and Pneumatics

• NVQ
• Fault Finding ability either Electrical or Mechanical
• Relevant Engineering Qualifications