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 3.9K live Mechanical Engineer vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day, so the number changes constantly.

Browse 3.9K 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

3.9K

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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Mechanical Repair Technician

Matchtech

Fareham, Hampshire Contract £18.72 - £44.18/hour PAYE + Holiday

Mechanical Repairs Technician - 8 Positions Available. 📍 Titchfield. Long‑Term PAYE Contract (to December 2026. Following a...

6 days ago View Apply →

Field Service Engineer

Luton Bennett

Tiverton Permanent £36000 - £40000/annum Benefits

Field Service Engineer (Mechanical / Mechanic. Tiverton. Up to £36,000 Salary + Overtime (Approx. 24 Hours per Month - OTE...

6 days ago View Apply →

Tool Room Engineer

CV Technical

Telford, Shropshire Permanent £35000 - £45000/annum Pension, Holidays, Overtime

Tool Room Engineer. Telford. Continental Days (4on, 4off Days Only - 07:00-19:00. We are looking for a motivated Tool Room...

6 days ago View Apply →

Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance Engineers

CV Technical

Ripley, Derbyshire Permanent £53481 - £53482/annum Overtime, Holidays, Pension

1 X MECHANICAL & 1 X ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER. RIPLEY. 3 SHIFT. £53,842 + BONUS. We are looking for a motivated...

6 days ago View Apply →

Mechanical Engineer

Luton Bennett

Tiverton Permanent £36000 - £40000/annum Benefits

Mechanical Engineer (Service / Mechanic. Tiverton. Up to £36,000 Salary + Overtime (Approx. 24 Hours per Month - OTE £40,000+)...

6 days ago View Apply →

Generator Engineer

Owen Daniels

West Midlands Permanent £35000 - £50000/annum

Generator Engineer. Location: Midlands (Field-Based. Salary: Up to £50,000 Basic + Overtime + Benefits. A leading specialist...

6 days ago View Apply →

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Invictus Group

City of London, Greater London Permanent £45000/annum Training & Progression

Mechanical Engineer – Building Services. Bank, London. Up to £45,000 + Call Out + Overtime + Excellent Benefits. Are you a...

6 days ago View Apply →

Design Engineer

Distinct Consultancy

BL3, Bolton, Greater Manchester Permanent £40000 - £50000/annum Casual dress, pension, training

Design Engineer + £40-£50k (DOE) + Mon-Thu days +25 days holiday (inc BH) + 6% pension + Permanent role. I am seeking a highly...

6 days ago View Apply →

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

SF Partners

Chipping Norton Permanent £45000 - £55000/annum

Electrical Maintenance Engineer. Location: Enstone Airfield (commutable from Chipping Norton. Salary: £45,000 - £52,000...

6 days ago View Apply →

Design Engineer

Randstad Construction and Property

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Contract £24 - £29/hour

An established global leader in industrial power systems is seeking a Design Engineer to join the Test Facilities Engineering...

6 days ago View Apply →

Mechanical Associate / Associate Director

Hays Construction and Property

Birmingham, West Midlands Permanent £60000 - £75000/annum £60,000 to £75,000 + Car/Allowance

As Mechanical Associate or Associate Director, you will take a key leadership position within the Birmingham office. Although the...

6 days ago View Apply →

Design Engineer (Mechanical Equipment)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited

Northern Ireland Permanent £37000 - £42000/annum + Progression + training

Design Engineer (Mechanical Equipment. £37,000 - £42,000 +Progression +training + Life Assurance +Early Friday Finish...

6 days ago View Apply →