What is the typical salary for a Mechanical Engineer in the UK?

Based on 60 current UK Mechanical Engineer vacancies, salaries typically range from £38,000 to £50,000 per year, with a median of £44,000. The exact figure depends on experience, employer and location.

Where in the UK are Mechanical Engineer jobs hiring most?

The cities currently hiring the most Mechanical Engineer staff are Cambridge, London, Enfield, Birmingham, City of London.

Mechanical Engineer Jobs

Q: How many Mechanical Engineer jobs are there in the UK?

There are currently 3.8K live Mechanical Engineer vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day, so the number changes constantly.

Browse 3.8K live Mechanical Engineer vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day.

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Mechanical Engineer salary in the UK

£38,000 – £50,000

Typical annual salary range

Based on 60 current UK vacancies (25th–75th percentile)

£44,000

Median pay

Per year

3.8K

Live vacancies

UK-wide right now

Salary range computed from current UK Mechanical Engineer listings. Outliers excluded (25th–75th percentile of advertised salaries). Hourly, weekly and daily rates are annualised to a 37.5-hour week.

Top cities hiring Mechanical Engineers right now

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Forklift Engineer

Carbon 60

Highbridge, Somerset Permanent

We're looking for an experienced engineer to take ownership of a customer site, supporting an all-electric fleet of materials...

3 days ago View Apply →

Design Engineer

Pin Point Recruitment

Darlington, County Durham Permanent £45000/annum

Design Engineer. Location: Darlington. Salary: Up to £45,000 DOE. Are you a Design Engineer looking to join a fast-paced team?...

3 days ago View Apply →

Mechanical Fitter

E3 Recruitment

Pudsey, West Yorkshire Permanent £32450/annum 33 days Holiday, 4 day working weeks

Mechanical Fitters are required for a well-established engineering manufacturer in Leeds. Offering £18.90 per hour, three-day...

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Shift Engineer

British Gypsum

Eggborough, North Yorkshire Permanent

Are you an accomplished Shift Engineer with inspirational leadership skills who can plan and allocate work and supervise others....

3 days ago View Apply →

Maintenance Engineer - Days

M-Tec Engineering Solutions

Rugby, Warwickshire Permanent £43000 - £46000/annum

Maintenance Engineer - Days - 7.30am-3pm Monday-Friday. A recognised high volume manufacturer are currently looking to strengthen...

3 days ago View Apply →

Electrical Bias Maintenance Engineer

Major Talent

Leeds, West Yorkshire Permanent £40000 - £46500/annum

Working alongside an experienced engineering team, you'll play a critical role in ensuring equipment reliability, minimising...

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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Synergi Recruitment

Suffolk Permanent £40000 - £42000/annum

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer. Location: Lakenheath, Suffolk. Salary: Up to £42,000. Shifts: Days 06:00-14:00 Monday to...

3 days ago View Apply →

Mechanical Assembly Fitter

Fusion People Ltd

Birkenhead, Merseyside Contract £18.03 - £23.47/hour

Job Title: Mechanical Assembly Fitter. Location: Birkenhead, Wirral. Duration: 6 months plus. Shifts: Day shift (Mon to Thurs...

3 days ago View Apply →