Mechanical Design & Service Engineer
Pertemps North Midlands
Salary: £38,000 - £65,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Location: Swadlincote, Derbyshire
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Our client is a well-established engineering business specialising in material handling solutions. They are looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Design & Service Engineer to join their Engineering Division based in Swadlincote.
This is a unique hybrid role combining office-based mechanical design with hands-on site inspections, engineering diagnostics and client-facing technical support. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering engineering solutions, supporting refurbishment projects and building strong customer relationships across the UK.
Whether you're an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking to broaden your responsibilities or a Senior Applications Engineer seeking a varied technical role, this opportunity offers excellent career prospects within a specialist engineering business.
The Role
Working as part of the Engineering Division, you will divide your time between the office and customer sites, taking responsibility for:
- Producing 2D and 3D CAD designs using SolidWorks, Inventor and AutoCAD.
- Designing industrial machinery and structural steelwork.
- Carrying out site inspections, engineering surveys and equipment assessments.
- Diagnosing mechanical failures, structural issues and equipment wear.
- Performing engineering calculations, including torque, motor power, gear ratios and belt tensions.
- Supporting customers with technical enquiries and developing engineering solutions.
- Producing detailed technical reports with clear recommendations.
- Working closely with clients to support refurbishment projects and ongoing engineering requirements.
We're looking for an engineer who has:
- A BEng or MEng in Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience designing industrial machinery or structural steelwork.
- Strong CAD skills using Solid Works and/or Autodesk Inventor, together with AutoCAD.
- Knowledge of drive systems, power transmission and mechanical calculations.
- Experience carrying out site surveys and fault-finding within heavy industrial environments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex engineering issues clearly.
- Experience of structural calculations and stress analysis, with FEA experience advantageous.
- A valid CCNSG Safety Passport (or equivalent) is desirable.
- A full UK driving licence, as regular travel throughout the UK is required.
Salary is dependent on experience, with a range of £38,000 to £65,000 per annum available for the right candidate.
Benefits include:
- Company car or car allowance
- Performance-related bonus or profit share
- Private medical insurance
- Laptop and smartphone
- Funded professional membership fees (including IMechE where applicable)
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Opportunities to work on technically challenging projects across the UK
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